• Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
  • Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
  • Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
  • Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
  • Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
  • Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
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Bucephalandra biblis

Small epiphyte with glossy leaves — attach to hardscape

Small epiphyte with glossy leaves — attach to hardscape

Over 800 sold
£8.99
£8.99
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Quick Facts

Common name:

Origin: Europe/Asia

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 10 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Bucephalandra biblis is a small-leaved Bornean epiphyte producing glossy, oval, deep green leaves with a characteristic iridescent sheen — a subtle blue-purple shimmer that catches the light and gives the plant a jewel-like quality not found in most aquarium plants. The small leaf size makes it ideal for detail work on hardscape in both nano and larger aquariums.

Like all Bucephalandra it attaches to wood or rock rather than being planted in substrate. It is slow growing and undemanding: low light, no CO2 essential (though CO2 enhances the iridescence). Shrimp are drawn to the biofilm that develops on the broad leaf surface.

Attach the rhizome to hardscape with thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur
Bucephalandra biblis Aquafleur

Customers praised this aquarium plant for "excellent quality" and healthy condition on arrival. Most noted strong root structure and vibrant coloration. One customer mentioned it was "smaller than my thumb," but generally described as growing well, though slowly as expected. "Very pleased" shoppers recommend for aquascaping.

  • Excellent quality plant with healthy root structure and leaves.
  • Strong well rooted. Growing well but slowly as expected very pleased highly recommend.
  • Absolutely beautiful specimen with fantastic coloration closer to blue than green.
  • 5 stars: 13 (87%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (7%)
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Bernardo

Great size, great quantity, great quality as always!

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Zoey

Excellent quality plant, growing well. Very happy

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Bernardo S. (Doncaster, GB)
Great size and healthy plants

Came in looking great, 0 complaints.

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marcin k. (Harringay, GB)
Healthy plant

Good quality and delivered quickly.

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Phillip B. (London, GB)
Great plant

Excellent quality plant with healthy root structure and leaves. I would purchase again.

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Ian H.
Review

A good size of plant in very healthy condition on arrival.
It's now in tank and is doing well

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Suzanne C.
Review

Really surprised how tiny this plant was, very healthy but smaller than my thumb

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Barry R.
Review

Great healthy plant which looks fantastic in the foreground of my aquarium, glued to a small rock.

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George F.
Review

Nice plant,very small even compared to the "Theia"i got along with it.

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Austin H.
Review

Plant arrived in good condition, well packaged,and quick delivery. Strong well rooted. Growing well but slowly as expected very pleased highly recommend. Thanks Austin

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Stephen S.
Review

Quality plants, very pleased, lovely looking plant

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Reggie W.
Review

Beautiful plant which arrived in perfect condition. As with most other buces, it is a slow grower so too early after 2 weeks to comment on growth but others I have purchased over 1 year ago are doing well and have grown significantly

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Graham N.
Review

Nice portioned of potted Bucephalandra biblis.....very healthy!
Probably four nice sized plants when dismantled.....5 stars from me!
Price is relative to the portion you receive......would recommend this Bucephalandra biblis........ nice colour.
Would purchase others on the above basis.
hogan53 UKaps.

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Caoimhin B.
Review

Received an absolutely beautiful specimen with fantastic coloration (closer to blue than green, with small white speckles that make a very 'cosmic' impression)

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Norman N.
Review

Quick to deliver a very nice example , very satisfied. Thank you

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is Bucephalandra biblis difficult to grow?

No — like most Bucephalandra it grows well in a range of conditions: low light, no CO2 essential. The main requirement is attaching the rhizome to hardscape rather than burying it.

Does it need CO2?

CO2 is not required but improves growth rate and enhances the iridescent leaf sheen that biblis is known for.

How do I plant it?

Attach the rhizome to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome — this causes rot.

Is it shrimp-safe?

Yes — Bucephalandra is one of the most shrimp-friendly plants available. Shrimp actively graze on the biofilm that develops across the leaf surface.

How fast does it grow?

Slowly — typical of all Bucephalandra. Low maintenance once established, and the slow growth means it holds its position on hardscape well.

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1 6

Bucephalandra biblis

Small epiphyte with glossy leaves — attach to hardscape

Ask a question Over 800 sold
Easy care Low light CO2 recommended Attach to wood or rock
£8.99
£8.99
  • In stock — 6 available

In-stock orders normally dispatch before 4pm, Monday–Friday. Delivery details

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About this plant

Bucephalandra biblis is a small-leaved Bornean epiphyte producing glossy, oval, deep green leaves with a characteristic iridescent sheen — a subtle blue-purple shimmer that catches the light and gives the plant a jewel-like quality not found in most aquarium plants. The small leaf size makes it ideal for detail work on hardscape in both nano and larger aquariums.

Like all Bucephalandra it attaches to wood or rock rather than being planted in substrate. It is slow growing and undemanding: low light, no CO2 essential (though CO2 enhances the iridescence). Shrimp are drawn to the biofilm that develops on the broad leaf surface.

Attach the rhizome to hardscape with thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome.

Product FAQs

Is Bucephalandra biblis difficult to grow?

No — like most Bucephalandra it grows well in a range of conditions: low light, no CO2 essential. The main requirement is attaching the rhizome to hardscape rather than burying it.

Does it need CO2?

CO2 is not required but improves growth rate and enhances the iridescent leaf sheen that biblis is known for.

How do I plant it?

Attach the rhizome to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome — this causes rot.

Is it shrimp-safe?

Yes — Bucephalandra is one of the most shrimp-friendly plants available. Shrimp actively graze on the biofilm that develops across the leaf surface.

How fast does it grow?

Slowly — typical of all Bucephalandra. Low maintenance once established, and the slow growth means it holds its position on hardscape well.