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Tropica Bucephalandra Kedagang 1-2-GROW

Deep blue-green Bucephalandra Kedagang in Tropica 1-2-GROW tissue culture — pest free

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Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Growth rate: Slow

Grows up to: 20 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Asia

Description

Bucephalandra Kedagang is a sought-after and visually striking Bucephalandra variety from Borneo's Kedagang river producing oval to lance-shaped leaves with deep green to dark blue-green colouration and a vivid iridescent sheen. One of the better-known named Bucephalandra varieties, it is highly regarded by collectors for its distinct leaf shape, deep colouration, and reliable growth on hardscape.

Like all Bucephalandra it grows attached to wood or rock with the rhizome exposed, tolerating low to medium light without CO2 injection and adapting to a broad range of water conditions. It is slow-growing and very long-lived, developing a gradually spreading rhizome across hardscape surfaces over time. Under good light it can produce small submerged flowers — a characteristic and appealing feature of the genus.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel, divide and attach to hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue. Suits aquariums from 20 litres upward — a collector's Bucephalandra with real visual presence and excellent shrimp compatibility.

Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.

Tropica Bucephalandra Kedagang 1-2-GROW
Tropica Bucephalandra Kedagang 1-2-GROW
Tropica Bucephalandra Kedagang 1-2-GROW
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Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What makes Bucephalandra Kedagang special?

It is one of the best-known named Bucephalandra varieties, with distinctive deep green to blue-green leaves and a vivid iridescent sheen. Its named origin and strong collector's following make it a valued addition to any Bucephalandra collection.

Does it need CO2?

No. Like all Bucephalandra it grows without CO2 in low to medium light and is suitable for low-tech and nano aquariums.

How do I attach it to hardscape?

Rinse the gel from the cup, divide the plantlets and attach to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe glue. Keep the rhizome exposed at all times.

Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue — ideal for shrimp aquariums.

Does it flower?

Yes. Like other Bucephalandra it can produce small submerged flowers under good light conditions.