Bucephalandra Lamandau Round

🌿 Species Profile

• Common Name: Lamandau Round Buce
• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra ‘Lamandau Round’
• Plant Type: Rhizome epiphyte
• Origin: Borneo (Lamandau region)
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Placement: Foreground / midground (on hardscape)

🌱 Appearance

• Small, rounded leaf structure (key feature)
• Leaves are:
  • Deep green to olive green
  • Sometimes slightly glossy or metallic under light
• Forms tight clumps rather than tall growth
• Size:
  • Height: 3–10 cm (1–4 in)
  • Width: compact spreading clusters

It creates a soft “mini shrub” effect on rocks or wood.

🧪 Tank Requirements

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 5.5–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to medium
• Lighting: Low to medium (strong light may cause algae)
• CO₂: Not required, but improves growth and leaf quality

🌿 Planting Method

• Must NOT bury rhizome
• Attach to:
  • Driftwood
  • Lava rock
  • Aquascape hardscape
• Fix using thread or aquarium-safe glue

🌿 Feeding & Care

• Absorbs nutrients from water column
• Benefits from:
  • Gentle liquid fertilizers
  • Stable water conditions
• Very slow but stable grower

Care tips:

• Avoid strong direct light
• Remove old or melting leaves carefully
• Keep stable parameters for best leaf health

🌱 Propagation

• Slow propagation:
  • Rhizome division
  • New shoots appear gradually from base

🐟 Aquarium Use

Best for:

• Nano aquascapes
• Rock/wood detailing
• High-end natural layouts

Compatible with:

• Shrimp (very suitable)
• Small peaceful fish
• Nano community tanks