🌿 Bucephalandra sp. "Velvet Tricolor" – Rare Bushy Epiphyte

Bucephalandra sp. "Velvet Tricolor" (sometimes referred to as Velvet 3 Color) is a rare, small, and densely bushy Bucephalandra form with narrow, wavy leaves. Believed to originate from the Sanggau area in West Kalimantan, Borneo, its precise species classification and exact locality remain uncertain. Despite its rarity, this plant has proven to be highly suitable for aquariums, with excellent growth habits and steady propagation.

Young leaves emerge in shades of light brown-red, later maturing into deep dark brown-green, creating a striking multicolor effect that inspires its name. Its compact, ramified rhizome structure forms a bushy cluster, making it a unique addition to any aquascape.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. "Velvet Tricolor"

• Origin: West Kalimantan, Borneo (Indonesia)

• Growth Form: Small, narrow-leaved Bucephalandra with bushy habit

• Leaf Shape & Size: Linear, wavy leaves approx. 30 x 4.5 mm, with a 5 mm petiole

• Coloration: Young leaves light brown-red, mature leaves dark brown-green

• Height: Reaches around 6 cm when grown submerged

• Rarity: Rarely available in the hobby, propagated in aquaria for over a year

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Medium lighting recommended

• CO₂ & Fertilization: Benefits from CO₂ injection, good nutrient supply, and steady water current

• Growth Method: Epiphyte – best attached to rocks or driftwood (avoid burying the rhizome)

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes, though usually propagated submerged in aquaria

• Propagation: Easily propagated via rhizome cuttings, forming dense clusters over time

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Perfect as a low-growing bushy epiphyte in aquascapes

• Offers subtle color contrast with red-brown to green hues

• Excellent for hardscape decoration on rocks and driftwood

• Suitable for nano aquascapes as well as larger aquariums due to its slow but steady propagation

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as Bare-root Plants:

• 1 Plant: Loose bare-root with approximately 6+ leaves

• 5 Plants: Loose bare-root with approximately 25+ leaves in total

• 10 Plants: Loose bare-root with approximately 50+ leaves in total

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Like all Bucephalandra species, growth rate may vary depending on tank conditions. Ensure the rhizome is never buried in substrate, as this may cause rot. Stable water parameters and patience are key for long-term success.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please check your local regulations regarding the import or keeping of aquatic plants. Never release aquarium plants into local waterways.