Bucephalandra sordidula Blue

Bucephalandra sordidula ‘Blue’

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Bucephalandra sordidula ‘Blue’
• Common Name: Blue Bucephalandra
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic rhizome plant
• Origin: Borneo
• Height: 5–10 cm
• Light Requirement: Low to medium
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Foreground to midground 
• Growth Rate: Slow

Overview:

Bucephalandra sordidula ‘Blue’ is a distinctive and highly attractive Bucephalandra variety, valued for its deep blue-green to metallic blue leaf sheen that becomes more pronounced under stable aquarium conditions. Its elegant leaf shape and subtle iridescence make it a refined accent plant.

Colour intensity can vary depending on lighting, water chemistry, and nutrient availability, with cooler blue tones developing best in well-maintained, mature aquariums. Its compact size and slow growth make it ideal for nano tanks and detailed aquascapes.

Care and Growth:

This plant thrives in low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, though supplementation can enhance colour depth and overall health. It should be attached to rocks or driftwood, keeping the rhizome exposed to prevent rot.

Growth is slow, and Bucephalandra prefers stable water parameters. Minor leaf melt may occur during acclimation, but new growth typically follows once the plant becomes established.

Key Features:

• Blue-green to metallic blue leaf sheen
• Compact size and slow growth
• Extremely hardy once established
• Thrives in low to medium lighting
• Ideal for foreground or accent planting

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.