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Tropica Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW!

Tiny miniature Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem in Tropica tissue culture — pest free

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Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Growth rate: Slow

Grows up to: 10 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Asia

Description

Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem is a compact and charming miniature Bucephalandra from Borneo's Bukit Kalem region, producing very small, rounded to oval leaves in dark green with a subtle metallic sheen. Its tiny scale makes it exceptionally well suited to nano aquariums, foreground hardscape positions, and shrimp tanks where a small-format epiphytic plant is needed with minimal footprint.

Like all Bucephalandra it grows attached to wood or rock with the rhizome exposed, tolerating low to medium light without CO2 injection. Growth is slow but the plant is very long-lived, developing a spreading rhizome across hardscape surfaces over months and years. Its miniature scale is a key attribute in scapes where precise scaling of plant sizes is important.

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 small pieces of hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue. Suits aquariums from 10 litres upward — a tiny, charming collector's Bucephalandra with outstanding 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 pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials
Tropica Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials
Tropica Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials

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.

How small is Bucephalandra pygmaea Bukit Kalem?

It is one of the smallest Bucephalandra varieties available, with very small individual leaves on a compact rhizome. Its miniature scale makes it ideal for nano tanks and detailed aquascapes.

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 tiny plantlets and attach to small pieces of wood or rock. Use fine thread or minimal drops of aquarium-safe glue to secure the rhizome.

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 — an ideal plant for shrimp aquariums.

What aquarium size does it suit?

From 10 litres upward. Its tiny scale makes it one of the best epiphytic plants for nano aquariums and is excellent on small pieces of dragon stone or mini driftwood.