Bucephalandra Velvet (Bucephalandra sp. ‘Velvet’) – The Midnight Bloom of Borneo 🌑🌿

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

🌿 Deep Hues and Luxurious Texture

The Bucephalandra Velvet lives up to its name—each leaf is a dark, plush green to violet, with a velvety sheen that catches the light like moonlit silk. Native to the shaded riverbanks of Borneo, this rare Bucephalandra variety brings depth and richness to aquascapes, thriving best when attached to rock, driftwood, or other hardscape rather than planted directly in substrate.

Slow-growing, hardy, and irresistibly beautiful, this variety forms compact clumps that shimmer with subtle purple tones under aquarium lighting. It’s ideal for shrimp tanks, nano aquascapes, or as a low-light accent beneath driftwood canopies.

🔍 What to Expect:

• Leaf Color: Deep green to purple-black with velvety luster

• Leaf Size: 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm)

• Height: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)

• Growth Rate: Very slow

• Placement: Foreground to midground on wood or rock

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to medium (high light can cause algae on leaves)

• Temp: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• CO₂: Optional but enhances growth and coloration

• Substrate: None required—attach to hardscape

• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate current

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• Deep, velvety leaves add richness and texture to your aquascape

• Hardy and low-maintenance—perfect for beginners or collectors

• Shrimp-safe and ideal for natural, low-tech setups

• Excellent for layering with lighter Bucephalandra species

• Each plant develops unique coloration depending on lighting

🎁 Bonus Tip:

For a more dramatic velvet sheen, keep lighting subdued and pair Bucephalandra Velvet with botanicals like Indian Almond Leaves or Lotus Pods to bring out its mysterious, shadowy tones. 🌙✨

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