Bucephalandra Brownie Blue on Small Lava Stone

Bucephalandra 'Brownie Blue' on Small Lava Stone

Type: Rhizome plant
Origin: Borneo
Height: 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm)
Placement: Foreground to midground, accent pieces
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Demand: Low to medium
CO₂ Requirement: Optional but promotes faster, healthier growth
Propagation: Division of rhizome

Sales Description

Bucephalandra 'Brownie Blue' is a stunning, compact variety of Bucephalandra that displays deep green to dark brown leaves with a distinctive blue shimmer under aquarium lighting. Mounted on natural small driftwood, this ready-to-place piece is perfect for creating eye-catching focal points without the need for planting into substrate.

Known for its slow growth and hardiness, Brownie Blue is ideal for low-maintenance aquascapes, nano tanks, shrimp tanks, or for adding intricate detail to larger layouts. Its natural attachment to driftwood allows for easy repositioning and flexible scape adjustments, making it an excellent choice for aquarists of all skill levels.

Each piece is hand-selected to ensure healthy, vibrant plants and beautiful natural wood.

Care Guide

Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Any size, from nano to large aquariums

• Placement: Foreground accent, midground clusters, attached to hardscape

• Substrate: Not needed—already attached to driftwood

• Lighting: Low to medium; higher light enhances the metallic blue sheen

• CO₂: Optional; enhances growth rate and color vibrancy

• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate

• Temperature: 68–78°F (20–26°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

Growth & Maintenance

• Trimming: Rarely needed; trim rhizome divisions to propagate

• Propagation: Gently cut sections of rhizome with at least a few leaves attached

• Care Tips:

  • Ensure the rhizome remains above substrate to prevent rot

  • Can also be repositioned onto rocks or other wood if desired

  • Gentle flow prevents algae buildup on leaves

Aquarium Compatibility

• Excellent choice for:

  • Shrimp tanks

  • Nano aquariums

  • Low-tech and high-tech planted setups

• Shrimp and small fish love foraging among the leaves

• Highly resistant to grazing from most fish

Available Now at Planted Aquaria

Bring a touch of deep, iridescent beauty to your aquarium with Bucephalandra 'Brownie Blue' on Small Lava Stone. Low maintenance, slow-growing, and truly eye-catching, this piece is perfect for aquascapers looking for an easy way to add elegance and detail to their layouts.