Tropica Bucephalandra ‘Kedagang’

Description

Tropica Bucephalandra ‘Kedagang’ 🌿🌊

The Tropica Bucephalandra ‘Kedagang’ is a rare and captivating aquarium plant, admired for its long, narrow, deep green leaves with a subtle metallic sheen ✨. Native to Borneo, Bucephalandra species are known for their ability to adapt to underwater life, and ‘Kedagang’ has become one of the most popular cultivated varieties thanks to its elegant foliage and compact growth.

With its rhizome-based structure, ‘Kedagang’ naturally attaches to driftwood, rocks, and hardscape, making it a versatile choice for aquascaping. Like Anubias, it grows slowly ⏳, thrives in low light 💡, and is extremely hardy, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced aquascapers looking for a special detail plant.

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Key Features ✨

🌿 Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a shimmering surface
💡 Thrives in low to medium light conditions
🪵 Rhizome plant – naturally attaches to wood, stone, and décor
⏳ Very slow-growing and long-lasting
🐟 Safe for aquariums with fish, shrimp, and snails
🎨 Perfect for nano tanks and as an accent in larger aquascapes

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Origin & Popularity 🌍

Bucephalandra species originate from the fast-flowing rivers and streams of Borneo, where they grow attached to rocks and submerged wood. ‘Kedagang’ is a cultivated variety, prized for its elegant, elongated leaves and shimmering green tones.

In aquascaping, Bucephalandra has rapidly risen in popularity as a premium collector’s plant. Its unique textures, slow growth, and adaptability make it highly valued for both small, detailed layouts and larger planted tanks where fine accent plants are needed.

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Aquascaping Potential 🎨

🌱 Foreground / Midground accent – Compact growth makes it perfect for small clusters.
🪵 Hardscape detailing – Looks stunning attached to driftwood, stone, or roots.
🐠 Nano aquariums – Compact size fits beautifully in small tanks.
🎋 Contrast element – Dark glossy leaves contrast well with lighter greens or bright red plants.

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Planting & Care 🛠️

❌ Do not bury the rhizome – attach to rocks, driftwood, or other décor.
💡 Requires low to medium light; too much light increases algae risk.
⏳ Very slow-growing; patience is key with Bucephalandra.
💧 Fertilization and CO₂ are optional but can enhance leaf vibrancy and growth.
✂️ Trim older leaves occasionally to keep clusters fresh and healthy.

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Care Reference Chart 📋

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Why Choose Bucephalandra ‘Kedagang’? 🤔

If you want a rare, elegant, and versatile accent plant, Tropica Bucephalandra ‘Kedagang’ is the perfect choice. Its shimmering narrow leaves, slow growth, and hardiness make it a long-lasting addition to any aquascape. Whether used in nano tanks or as a detailed midground feature in a larger layout, ‘Kedagang’ provides beauty, resilience, and unique character.

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Important Notice ⚠️

All Tropica plants are grown and handled with great care to remain as pest-free as possible. However, because this is not a tissue culture specimen, we cannot 100% guarantee it will be free of snails 🐌, algae 🌿, or other hitchhikers.

For a completely pest-free option ✅, Tropica Tissue Culture (TC) plants are recommended, as they are produced under sterile conditions.