• 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

£8.99
£8.99

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    Quick Facts

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    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.
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    Customers praised this aquarium plant for its "excellent quality" and healthy condition on arrival. The plant features attractive coloration with blue-green tones and grows well in tanks. However, some shoppers noted it's "very small" and a "slow grower." Most appreciated the strong root structure and quick delivery.

    • Excellent quality plant with healthy root structure and leaves.
    • Absolutely beautiful specimen with fantastic coloration closer to blue than green.
    • Strong well rooted. Growing well but slowly as expected very pleased highly recommend.
    • 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!

    Z
    Zoey

    Excellent quality plant, growing well. Very happy

    B
    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.

    P
    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

    S
    Suzanne C.
    Review

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

    B
    Barry R.
    Review

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

    G
    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.