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Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'

Bucephalandra sp.

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy–Moderate

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Low

Around 8 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

↗ GROWTH Slow

Low trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'

A premium epiphyte with dark, narrow leaves and a reddish stem.

Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' is highly prized for its dark coloration and white speckles. It grows slowly and does best attached to hardscape.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

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

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementMidground

Typical height2–4 in

Typical width3 in

Suggested minimum tank5 gal

Suggested tank height6 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightLow

Photoperiod range6–10 hr

Approx. PAR15–60

Injected CO₂Recommended

CO₂ benefitModerate

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingVery Low

Water-column feedingModerate

Overall fertilizer demandLow

Iron demandLow

MicronutrientsLow

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature70–82°F

pH6–7.5

GH2–10 dGH

KH1–8 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

Prone to melt if parameters swing.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Algae on slow-growing leaves.

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Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'

About Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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