Black Buce

Bucephalandra sp. 'Black' is a slow-growing epiphyte known for the deep, almost black green of its leaves. It grows attached to hardscape by a creeping rhizome and is frequently used on driftwood in planted aquariums, where its compact habit fills gaps without overwhelming smaller layouts. Growth is very slow, which makes patience a requirement. It does best with medium light and CO2 injection. The recommended temperature range is 20-26 C, with pH 5.5-7.0, and within this range the plant is undemanding about water chemistry. It is considered moderate rather than difficult to keep, and it will settle in well once attached, growing steadily rather than fast. No Flowgrow page documents 'Black' as a distinct plant, and this entry is a sp.-trade cultivar without a described species profile. The values above are conservative genus-level defaults, and the entry is flagged for review until a source is confirmed.