Bucephalandra ‘Godzilla’

No. Its rugged texture looks demanding, but Godzilla is about as easy as Anubias: low light, no CO₂, and it grows on wood or rock. It is slower, though, and may drop a few leaves after planting.

Never bury the rhizome. Tie it to wood or rock with cotton thread, or fix it with a dab of super-glue gel. The roots grip on their own within a few weeks.

A little buce melt after planting is normal as it adapts to your water. Keep the rhizome healthy and new growth follows.

Yes. The plant itself is safe for shrimp, bettas and community fish. As with any new plant, rinse it well before it goes into a shrimp tank.

It is hand-packed and sent by courier anywhere in India for a flat ₹99, free on orders of ₹999 or more. Pre-order items like this one ship about 15 days after you order. If it arrives dead, send one continuous unboxing video within 4 hours of delivery on WhatsApp or email and we refund or replace it.

Mainly because it grows very slowly. A Buce rhizome often adds only one new leaf every few weeks, so nurseries need many months to produce a saleable plant. Named cultivars like Godzilla are also propagated in small batches. We bring Buce in to order, which adds air freight and import costs. Our Bucephalandra price guide compares all our cultivars.

Yes, especially for low-tech and nano tanks. It stays compact, usually under 15 cm, and grows on wood or rock, so it needs no special soil or CO₂. Most community fish leave its tough leaves alone, and it is safe with shrimp and bettas. The trade-off is slow growth. See how it compares in Bucephalandra vs Java fern.

Usually about a week, sometimes up to two. The small white or pinkish flower opens for a few days, then closes and slowly fades. Trim the stalk at its base once it turns soft or brown. Bucephalandra flowers underwater, and a settled, healthy plant can bloom again and again. A flower is a good sign that your tank suits it.