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Bucephalandra kedagang

Long, narrow dark-green leaves with fine pale dots on a Borneo epiphyte

Long, narrow dark-green leaves with fine pale dots on a Borneo epiphyte

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    Quick Facts

    Common name:

    Origin: Europe/Asia

    Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

    Grows up to (cm): 10 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow

    Description

    Bucephalandra kedagang is the classic, most widely kept Bucephalandra variety — long, narrow dark-green leaves with fine pale dots with a pronounced iridescent sheen that shifts between green, blue, and silver depending on the angle of light. If you're new to Bucephalandra, this is the natural starting point: it is reliable, attractive, and forgiving across a range of conditions.

    Like all Buce: attach to hardscape, low light, no CO2 required. Growth is slow and steady. Shrimp are active on the leaf surface, which develops a healthy biofilm. The narrow leaves contrast well with broader-leaved plants on the same hardscape.

    Attach the rhizome to wood or rock 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 aquatic plant for arriving in "excellent condition" with "great quality" and being "well packaged." Many noted the plant's good size, allowing division into multiple pieces. Shoppers appreciated its visual appeal, with one stating it "adds a nice variation in both colour and texture." Some concerns mentioned leaf loss during shipping and slower establishment time compared to other varieties.

    • Plant arrived in lovely condition and is doing well in my tank.
    • Plant arrived in excellent condition and was of a good size.
    • Quality specimen plants, expertly packaged and delivered promptly.
    • 5 stars: 17 (89%)
    • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Jon W. (Wembley, GB)
    Beautiful as always

    No surprises here. As aways with aqua essentials the plant arrived in lovely condition and is doing well in my tank. I come to really like the various forms of Buce because it's one of the few things my mbunas won't eat.

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    K

    I've ordered from this shop before.
    Plants arrived quickly, well packaged and healthy.
    Will definitely be using them again.

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    Graham S.L. (Southampton, GB)
    Nice Plant

    Plant arrived in excellent condition and as it was of a good size I decided to divide it into two which have been superglued to some lava rock. It is early days but both pieces seem to be doing well.

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    Owen T. (Bristol, GB)
    Amazing quality

    Came looking in perfect condition and was large and full. Great value for money!

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    Karolyne O.O. (Leeds, GB)

    Was quite disappointed when I opened the package as some of the leaves were off and more came off but have put in the plant in the fish tank so hopefully it will recover.

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    brian t. (Keighley, GB)
    nice plants

    very good plant looks well stuck on a peice of drift wood waiting for them to grow going to look great in a couple of months

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    Maureen

    Nice addition to the aquarium co

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    Mark

    Great quality

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    K.S. (Caerphilly, GB)
    Quality. Always quality.

    Always. Quality specimen plants, expertly packaged and delivered promptly. Always happy with service from a supplier of choice that always inspires confidence.

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    Alan W.
    Review

    Split into three healthy little plants that are looking good. They arrived promptly and well packaged.

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    TERENCE B.
    Review

    good quality plant, really well packaged

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    Lee M.
    Review

    Bought this and green velvet - Kedagang is taking a while to establish in comparison., but looks great due to the different colour

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    Paul L.
    Review

    Plant arrived in good condition as always.

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    Nathan C.
    Review

    My first bucephalandra, but it's highly unlikely to be my last. It adds a nice variation in both colour and texture that looks great alongside my other epiphytes

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    Simon A.
    Review

    Plants arrived early,well packed and in perfect condition, planted on the same day,2 weeks later doing realy well.will definitely be back..

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    Karl S.
    Review

    Stunning plant. Bookmarked to return for more at some point...

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    James B.
    Review

    I’m obsessed with Bucephalandra. I brought 8 unit to make a bonsai tree and was worried they would go far enough, but that that’s all I could afford because the price has jumped up in recent months. However the plants were of a good size and I had plenty. The are stunning and look the part in my set up. As always great service from Aquaessentials.

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    Karl S.
    Review

    Only 50% of my Buce survived melt. Beautiful but fragile. Jury's out on whether I would return for these.

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Is kedagang a good Bucephalandra to start with?

    Yes — it is the most widely kept and reliable variety. A natural choice for anyone new to the genus.

    Does it have a sheen on the leaves?

    Yes — kedagang has a pronounced iridescent sheen that shifts between green, blue, and silver depending on the angle of light. Very distinctive under good lighting.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — it grows without CO2. Supplementation improves growth rate and can enhance the iridescent sheen.

    How do I plant it?

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

    Is it safe with shrimp?

    Yes — one of the best Bucephalandra for shrimp tanks. The leaf surface develops biofilm that shrimp actively graze on.

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    Bucephalandra kedagang

    Long, narrow dark-green leaves with fine pale dots on a Borneo epiphyte

    Ask a question Over 1,000 sold
    Easy care Low light CO2 recommended Attach to wood or rock
    Regular price
    £10.99
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    £10.99
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    Available now in tissue culture

    Tropica Bucephalandra Kedagang 1-2-GROW

    Tropica Bucephalandra Kedagang 1-2-GROW

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    £8.99 In stock

    Same plant, supplied in a tissue-culture cup instead of a pot. Lab-grown, smaller to start and free of snails and pesticides; the potted version arrives as a larger, more established clump.

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    About this plant

    Bucephalandra kedagang is the classic, most widely kept Bucephalandra variety — long, narrow dark-green leaves with fine pale dots with a pronounced iridescent sheen that shifts between green, blue, and silver depending on the angle of light. If you're new to Bucephalandra, this is the natural starting point: it is reliable, attractive, and forgiving across a range of conditions.

    Like all Buce: attach to hardscape, low light, no CO2 required. Growth is slow and steady. Shrimp are active on the leaf surface, which develops a healthy biofilm. The narrow leaves contrast well with broader-leaved plants on the same hardscape.

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

    Product FAQs

    Is kedagang a good Bucephalandra to start with?

    Yes — it is the most widely kept and reliable variety. A natural choice for anyone new to the genus.

    Does it have a sheen on the leaves?

    Yes — kedagang has a pronounced iridescent sheen that shifts between green, blue, and silver depending on the angle of light. Very distinctive under good lighting.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — it grows without CO2. Supplementation improves growth rate and can enhance the iridescent sheen.

    How do I plant it?

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

    Is it safe with shrimp?

    Yes — one of the best Bucephalandra for shrimp tanks. The leaf surface develops biofilm that shrimp actively graze on.