Bucephalandra "Apple Leaf"
Bucephalandra "Apple Leaf" is a beautiful and unique aquarium plant known for its broad, apple-green leaves and slow, steady growth. Its compact size and attractive foliage make it ideal for foreground or midground placement, adding a natural and elegant touch to aquascapes.
Type: Rhizome Plant
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Demand: Low to Medium
CO2 Requirement: Low to Medium
Placement: Foreground to Midground
Care Guidelines
This plant thrives when attached to rocks, driftwood, or other decorations. It prefers nutrient-rich water and benefits from regular fertilization. Bucephalandra grows slowly, making it easy to maintain, and its leaves develop richer colors under moderate lighting and CO2 supplementation.
Water Conditions
Temperature: 72 to 82°F
pH: 6.0 to 7.5
Hardness: Soft to Moderate
Propagation
Easily propagated by cutting the rhizome and replanting or attaching it to a new surface.
Bucephalandra "Apple Leaf" is perfect for aquarists looking for a low-maintenance, visually appealing plant that adds texture and color to planted aquariums.
