Bucephalandra ‘Broad Wavy’ – The Drama Queen of the Buce World 🌊👑

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

🌊 Big Waves, Bigger Personality

If aquascaping had a red carpet, Bucephalandra ‘Broad Wavy’ would strut down it with flair. With broad, ruffled leaves that look like a mini jungle in motion, this bold Buce variety brings lush texture, deep emerald hues, and undeniable presence to any aquascape. Native to the misty riverbanks of Borneo, this plant thrives when anchored to rock, driftwood, or botanicals and adds visual weight without overwhelming your layout.

Its slow-growing, hardy nature makes it ideal for both beginners and seasoned aquascapers—especially those who love letting time and light bring out natural beauty. And yes, it’s a shrimp favorite too—those broad, crinkly leaves are a biofilm buffet!

🌿 What to Expect:

• Wide, wavy, dark green leaves with a velvet-like sheen

• Grows compact and dense, with a strong rhizome

• Great centerpiece or foreground anchor

• Can display bluish or purplish undertones in high light

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to medium

• Temp: 68–80°F (20–27°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• CO₂: Optional, but enhances color and growth

• Growth Rate: Slow and steady—perfect for patient keepers

🦐 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Gorgeous, sculpted foliage that adds depth and movement
✅ Perfect for shrimp tanks—biofilm grows easily on leaves
✅ Hardy, algae-resistant when given proper flow
✅ Works in low- or high-tech tanks
✅ Adds contrast next to finer plants like mosses or grasses

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Want that "jungle luxe" look? Pair Broad Wavy with Spider Wood and Buce ‘Catherinae Green’ for a layered rainforest feel that even your shrimp will appreciate. 🌴🦐✨