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 'Wavy Green'

A slow-growing epiphyte with dark, wavy leaves and tiny white spots.

Bucephalandra is a premium epiphyte plant similar to Anubias. 'Wavy Green' is a hardy variety that adds excellent texture 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.

TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementMidground
Typical height2–4 in
Typical width4 in
Suggested minimum tank5 gal
Suggested tank height6 in+
LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightLow
Photoperiod range6–10 hr
Approx. PAR15–60
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitModerate
NUTRITION

Where it feeds

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