DIFFICULTY Moderate

Benefits from more deliberate care.

LIGHT Moderate

Around 8 hours is a useful starting point.

CO₂ Required

Injected CO₂ is important for expected growth.

GROWTH Slow

Low trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Bucephalandra 'Brownie Ghost'

A rare Buce variety known for its intense purple and blue hues.

Bucephalandra 'Brownie Ghost' is a collector's plant. Under optimal lighting and CO2, its leaves show stunning iridescent colors.
Shrimp friendly Nano suitable High-tech suitable
CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementMidground
Typical height1–3 in
Typical width3 in
Suggested minimum tank5 gal
Suggested tank height5 in+
LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate
Photoperiod range6–10 hr
Approx. PAR20–80
Injected CO₂Required
CO₂ benefitHigh
NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingVery Low
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandModerate
Iron demandLow
MicronutrientsLow
WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature70–80°F
pH6–7
GH2–8 dGH
KH1–6 dKH
PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Attach to hardscape
Hardscape: Can be attached to rock or wood.
Do not bury the rhizome. Keep the rhizome exposed to reduce the risk of rot.

Do not bury the rhizome.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Rhizome division

Acclimation

Very prone to melt if parameters swing.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Algae and melt.