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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bucephalandra hard to keep?No. Despite the premium look, Buce care is nearly identical to Anubias: low to medium light, no CO2 required, and it grows attached to hardscape rather than planted in substrate.
Can Bucephalandra grow emersed, out of water?Yes. In the wild it grows on rocks along forest streams in Borneo, both underwater and above the waterline, so it does well fully submerged in an aquarium or emersed in a humid paludarium.
Why do Bucephalandra varieties cost so differently?Price mostly reflects the rarity of the trade cultivar and leaf coloring or pattern, not a difference in care difficulty. Most varieties are cared for the same way.
Does Bucephalandra need to be glued or tied to hardscape?Yes. Like Anubias, the rhizome should never be buried. Mount it to wood or rock with thread or aquarium-safe glue.