Bucephalandra sp. White – TC Cup
Produced by: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
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🌿 Scientific Overview
Bucephalandra sp. White is a rare and highly sought-after species of Bucephalandra, distinguished by its elegant pale green to silvery-white tones and compact growth habit. This plant is native to Borneo, where it naturally grows attached to rocks and driftwood along shaded riverbanks with constant humidity and flowing water.
Its refined coloration and slow, controlled growth make it a premium choice for high-end aquascaping layouts and minimalist planted aquariums.
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🧪 Tissue Culture (TC Cup)
This plant is grown using Tissue Culture (TC Cup) technology by Sreepadma Aquatic Plants, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards:
• 100% pest-free
• Free from algae, snails, and pathogens
• No pesticides or contaminants
• Dense, healthy plant mass per cup
• Safe for shrimp and sensitive aquatic life
• Excellent adaptation after planting
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🌍 Natural Habitat
Bucephalandra species originate from:
• Borneo (Southeast Asia)
• Tropical rainforests
• Riverbanks and streams
• High-humidity, shaded environments
These conditions explain its preference for stable water parameters and gentle flow.
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🎨 Appearance & Growth
• Leaf color: Pale green, silvery-white to light matte tones
• Leaf shape: Narrow to oval, slightly textured
• Growth type: Rhizome plant
• Growth speed: Slow
• Size: Compact, ideal for detailed layouts
Each specimen develops unique coloration depending on lighting and nutrients, making every setup visually distinctive.
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📍 Ideal Placement in the Aquarium
• Foreground to midground
• Attached to rocks or driftwood (do not bury the rhizome)
• Perfect for detail-focused aquascapes
• Excellent focal plant for premium layouts
Best suited for:
• Nature-style aquariums
• Iwagumi-inspired layouts
• High-end shrimp tanks
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💡 Lighting Requirements
• Low to medium lighting
• Strong lighting may intensify color but is not required
• Excessive light can encourage algae on slow-growing leaves
Stable lighting is more important than intensity.
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🌬️ CO₂ Requirements
• CO₂ injection is recommended
• Enhances growth stability and leaf quality
• Can survive without CO₂, but growth will be slower
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🌿 Substrate & Attachment
• Should be attached to hardscape (rock or driftwood)
• Do not bury the rhizome
• Active soil is optional but beneficial for overall tank health
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🧂 Fertilization
• Requires minimal fertilization
• Benefits from:
• Trace elements
• Potassium
• Avoid excessive dosing to prevent algae buildup
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🌡️ Water Parameters
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 5.5 – 7.5
• Water hardness: Soft to medium
• Prefers stable, clean water
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✂️ Maintenance & Care
• Very low maintenance
• Remove older leaves if algae appears
• Slow growth means minimal trimming
• Ideal for long-term aquascapes
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⚠️ Important Notes
• Slow growth is normal and desirable
• Initial adjustment period may take 1–2 weeks
• Color may vary depending on environment
• Avoid burying the rhizome to prevent rot
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✅ Suitable For
• Beginner to advanced aquascapers
• Shrimp aquariums
• Nature and minimalist layouts
• Long-term, low-maintenance tanks
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🏷️ Quick Product Info
• Scientific name: Bucephalandra sp. White
• Product type: Aquatic plant – Tissue Culture
• Producer: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
• Placement: Foreground / Midground
• Difficulty level: Easy to Medium
