Bucephelandra Apple Leaf
Bucephelandra Apple Leaf
Bucephelandra Apple Leaf

Bucephelandra Apple Leaf

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Apple Leaf
Bucephalandra 'Apple Leaf'

Bucephalandra ‘Apple Leaf’ is a rare rhizome plant from Borneo, named for its distinctive round, apple-shaped leaves with a bright green to bronze sheen. It is a slow grower that thrives when attached to rocks or driftwood, adding a unique texture and shape to aquascapes. Hardy and adaptable, it can be kept in a range of freshwater setups.

Quick Guide
  • Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium

  • Care Level: Easy

  • Light Requirements: Low to Moderate Light

  • CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Recommended

  • Placement: Foreground, Midground

  • Growth Characteristics: Slow-Growing, Rhizomatous

  • Water Parameters: Soft to Moderately Hard Water, pH 6.0–7.5

  • Special Features: Rounded “apple” shaped leaves, hardy nature

  • Country of Origin: Borneo, Indonesia

Essentials
  • Light: Low to moderate; higher light can enhance leaf color depth

  • Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with stable parameters

  • Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

  • Soil: Not required; grows best attached to hardscape

  • Placement: Ideal for foreground or midground positions on wood or stone

Features
  • Size: Compact, with leaves 2–4 cm wide

  • Rate: Slow-growing; produces new leaves gradually

  • Foliage: Rounded, apple-like leaves in green to bronze tones

  • Flowering: Small, white to pale pink flowers may appear underwater

Care
  • Fertilizer: Benefits from liquid micronutrient dosing

  • CO₂: Recommended for steady growth and leaf vibrancy

  • Pruning/Propagation: Minimal pruning; propagate by dividing rhizome

  • Special Tips: Keep rhizome above substrate to prevent rot; attach securely with thread or glue

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