Bucephalandra Angel Tears

🌿 Species Profile

• Common Name: Angel Tears Buce
• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra ‘Angel Tears’
• Plant Type: Rhizome epiphyte
• Origin: Borneo (cultivated aquarium form)
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Placement: Foreground / midground (on hardscape)

🌱 Appearance

• Very small, compact clumps
• Leaves are:
  • Light to deep green
  • Sometimes bluish-green under strong light
  • Slightly wavy or smooth edges depending on conditions
• Often shows a soft “wet glass” shimmer effect
• Size:
  • Height: 3–10 cm (1–4 in)
  • Width: tight, slowly expanding clumps

It gives a soft, elegant sparkle in aquascapes.

🧪 Tank Requirements

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

🌿 Planting Method

• Must NOT bury rhizome
• Attach to:
  • Driftwood
  • Rocks
  • Hardscape décor
• Use thread or aquarium glue

🌿 Feeding & Care

• Absorbs nutrients from water column
• Benefits from:
  • Gentle liquid fertilizers
  • Stable water parameters
• Slow grower but long-lived

Care tips:

• Avoid strong direct lighting
• Remove old leaves gradually
• Keep water stable (sensitive to sudden changes)

🌱 Propagation

• Slow propagation:
  • Rhizome division
  • New shoots form from base over time

🐟 Aquarium Use

Best for:

• Nano aquascapes
• Fine detail hardscape accents
• Shrimp tanks

Compatible with:

• Shrimp (excellent choice)
• Small peaceful fish
• Nano community setups