Bucephalandra ‘Crocodile’ – The Scaled Titan of the Aquascape 🐊🌿

Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Crocodile’
Category: Aquatic Plants (Rhizome Plant)

🐊 Scaled, Sculpted, and Seriously Striking

Bucephalandra ‘Crocodile’ isn’t just a plant—it’s a living relic of the jungle floor, cloaked in rugged charm. With its deeply grooved, scale-like leaves, this Buce variety earns its name by mimicking the armored back of a crocodile—tough, textured, and undeniably eye-catching. Perfect for aquascapers who crave bold texture and ancient vibes in their layout.

The leaves are typically a dark, earthy green, with a wavy margin and a thick, leathery feel. Under the right lighting, you'll spot subtle hints of blue, violet, or bronze shimmer dancing across the surface. Slow-growing and undemanding, ‘Crocodile’ prefers to be tied or glued to hardscape like driftwood, lava rock, or spider wood.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Bold, ridged foliage with a rugged texture

• Compact but strong vertical growth from the rhizome

• Gorgeous shimmer in high lighting or flow zones

• Great for jungle-style and darkwater aquascapes

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to medium

• Temp: 68–80°F (20–27°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• CO₂: Not required, but increases growth and coloration

• Growth Rate: Slow and steady—classic Buce style

🦐 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Unique crocodile-scale texture—adds drama and depth
✅ Pairs beautifully with fine-leaf mosses and botanicals
✅ Durable, shrimp-safe leaves perfect for biofilm grazing
✅ Thrives in both low-tech and high-tech tanks
✅ Low-maintenance and long-lived

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Place Buce ‘Crocodile’ near a filter outflow or in dappled light for maximum shimmer and shadowplay—a natural jungle spotlight your shrimp will love lounging under! 🌿🦐✨