Bucephalandra Lamandau Mini Purple Aquarium Plant with Tiny Iridescent Leaves for Nano Aquascapes
The Bucephalandra aquarium plant ‘Lamandau’ adds fine detail to nano aquascapes through exceptionally small leaves and compact growth. Its deep pink to purple iridescent hues bring color to foreground accents and hardscape crevices without taking up much space. Leaf color and final size vary with aquarium conditions.
This beginner-friendly epiphyte grows slowly on rock or driftwood and suits low to medium lighting. Remove the pot and all rockwool before attaching the plant, keeping its horizontal rhizome exposed. CO2 injection is optional; stable water conditions and lighting help the plant acclimate, while added CO2 and regular liquid fertilizing can encourage faster growth and richer coloration.
Features
- Tiny leaves provide fine texture for nano aquascapes and foreground details.
- Conditional pink to purple iridescence adds color to compact planted layouts.
- Slow-growing rhizomes gradually form compact clusters.
- Grows submerged or emersed.
- Low to medium light requirements suit low-tech planted aquariums.
- Attaches to rocks or driftwood with aquarium-safe glue or thread.
Specifications
- Scientific name: Bucephalandra sp. 'Lamandau'
- Common names: Buce Lamandau; Miniature Buce
- Family: Araceae
- Plant type: Epiphyte with a rhizome
- Supply format: Potted plant
- Care difficulty: Beginner / Easy
- Lighting: Low to medium
- CO2: Not required
- Typical size guideline: 1–2.5 inches (2.5–6.0 cm); varies with conditions
- Growth rate: Slow
- Placement: Foreground detail; hardscape crevices; nano accents
- pH guideline: 6.0–7.5
- Temperature guideline: 68–80°F (20–26°C)
- Propagation: Rhizome division with sharp shears
- Origin: Borneo
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I plant Bucephalandra Lamandau?
Attach Bucephalandra Lamandau to rock or driftwood with aquarium-safe glue or thread. First remove the pot and all rockwool, then keep the horizontal rhizome exposed rather than burying it in substrate.
Does Bucephalandra Lamandau need injected CO2?
Bucephalandra Lamandau can grow without injected CO2 in a low-tech aquarium. Low to medium lighting is suitable, while CO2 injection and regular liquid fertilizing can promote faster growth and richer coloration.
Where does this miniature plant fit in an aquascape?
Bucephalandra Lamandau suits nano aquascapes, foreground details and hardscape crevices. Its tiny leaves and slow, compact growth let you add texture around rocks and driftwood in limited space.
Will every Bucephalandra Lamandau plant have purple leaves?
Bucephalandra Lamandau coloration varies with aquarium conditions. Its leaves can develop iridescent deep pink to purple hues under stable conditions and appropriate lighting.
What should I do if my Bucephalandra Lamandau loses leaves after planting?
Keep Bucephalandra Lamandau attached to hardscape if its rhizome remains firm, and maintain stable conditions while it acclimates. Changes in water chemistry, temperature or lighting can trigger leaf melt before new submerged growth develops.