Bucephalandra Lamandau Purple

🌿 Species Profile

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

🌱 Appearance

• Compact clumping growth
• Leaves are:
  • Dark green base color
  • Purple, violet, or reddish sheen under strong light
  • Slightly wavy edges
• Size:
  • Height: 3–10 cm (1–4 in)
  • Width: slow spreading clumps

It creates a “purple glow” effect in high-quality aquascapes.

🧪 Tank Requirements

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 5.5–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to medium
• Lighting: Medium (higher light enhances purple tones)
• CO₂: Not required, but improves color intensity and growth

🌿 Planting Method

• Must NOT bury rhizome
• Attach to:
  • Driftwood
  • Lava rock
  • Hardscape structures
• Use thread or aquarium-safe glue

🌿 Feeding & Care

• Absorbs nutrients from water column
• Benefits from:
  • Mild liquid fertilizers
  • Stable water conditions
• Very slow grower but long-lasting once established

Care tips:

• Avoid sudden lighting changes
• Stronger light = better purple coloration
• Remove old leaves gently

🌱 Propagation

• Slow:
  • Rhizome division
  • Gradual new shoot development

🐟 Aquarium Use

Best for:

• Premium aquascapes
• Color accent on driftwood/rocks
• Nano and nature-style layouts

Compatible with:

• Shrimp
• Small peaceful fish
• Nano community tanks