Bucephalandra Theia Green – SI

Bucephalandra Theia Green is a hybridized species cultivated in specialized aquatic plant labs. Theia Green is relatively small in size and offers a variation of dark olive green to light green tones depending on the environment in which it’s grown. Like other Bucephalandra species, Buce Theia Green is fairly hardy and adaptable to many different aquarium conditions and growing styles. It can be grown submerged in a planted tank or emersed in terrarium and paludarium style enclosures. Because these plants are slow growers, they are more prone to algae growth when maintenance isn’t consistent, so an area that provides a bit of shade is ideal. If placed under bright open light, maintenance must be consistent and thorough to prevent this. Leaves that older, have holes or are decaying can be pruned to encourage new growth. Bucephalandra are epiphytic and grow best when attached to surfaces such as aquarium driftwood or aquascaping stones. We recommend low to medium lighting for this Buce species along with good flow, quality aquarium plant nutrition and a well-maintained tank environment. CO2 injection isn’t necessary for most Buce species, but it will surely help bring out the best colors that are commonly sought after when growing Bucephalandra.

The stem and rhizome should not be covered when planting as this will cause the plant to rot and wither. Care can be comparable to other popular aquatic plant species such as Anubias and Java Ferns, but Bucephalandra will not tolerate sudden changes well.

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