17x12 cm Tub
Generous Quantity.
Can be used in Aquarium & Terrarium (High humidity)
 
Bucephalandra are endemic to Indonesia and are found on the island of Borneo. They are slow growing, hardy and are particularly suited to growing on hardscape (rock/wood) . They can also be grown on the substrate as long as the rhizome is not buried. Due to their flexible light requirements, they can be grown in shaded areas of the aquarium or in full light.
 
Buceps are a genus of flowering rheophytes that grow with a creeping rhizome and come in a wide variety of leaf shapes and colours. A distinctive feature of all Bucephalandra is the bright spots on the leaves. Many are iridescent, reflecting brilliant colours when viewed from certain angles.
Bucephalandra species have less stress/melting problems with cooler water, although they can still be grown at discus temperatures (above 80f/27c). For those living in the tropics, a cooler or at least a fan will be beneficial. They do better in tanks with good flow.
 
So, why is my  Bucephalandra melting?
 
Uncycled planted tanks with high levels of ammonia or organic waste leads to melting; this is common among beginners who do not cycle their tanks fully before planting.
 
Melting Buceps is not a "normal" situation. Bucephalandra species do better in stable tanks with mature biological systems. Especially if they are exposed to transport stress or the stress of being moved between tanks with different parameters, it is important to have cool, clean water and supplemental CO2 to prevent melting.
Bucephalandra are hardy plants that can survive in planted tanks without CO2 injection or heavy fertilisation. However, in order for them to grow to their full potential, they do better with good flow and CO2. Good growth parameters also make them much more resistant to algae.
 
Depending on the species, their growth rates can be a little different. Slower growing species can produce as little as 1 leaf every 3 weeks, while faster growing species can produce 2 leaves per week in good conditions.
 
Key success factors
Slightly cooler water (71f/21c-79f/26c).
Clean, well filtered water with good flow.
Stable, biologically matured tank environment.
Some hardness (GH/KH) is helpful. (5dGH and above). 
Adequate CO2/Fertilization brings out coloration, speeds up growth.