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Bucephalandra Kapuas Hulu

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Plant care

Medium light CO₂ not required Intermediate Slow growth Foreground / Midground

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Description

Bucephalandra Kapuas Hulu is a stunning rare epiphyte prized for its compact growth and vibrant coloration. This premium specimen features deep green leaves with subtle iridescent blue-green hues that shimmer under aquarium lighting, creating a captivating focal point in any aquascape.

Native to the Kapuas Hulu region of Borneo, this slow-growing Bucephalandra thrives when attached to hardscape, making it ideal for creating natural-looking compositions on driftwood or stone. Its compact size (8×3cm) makes it perfect for nano tanks and detailed aquascaping work.

  • Size: 8×3cm (approximate)
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Placement: Foreground to midground
  • Lighting: Low to medium
  • CO2: Not required, but beneficial
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Care Information

Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 22-28°C
  • pH: 6.0-7.5
  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Planting Guide:

Attach the rhizome to driftwood or stone using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue. Do not bury the rhizome in substrate as this can cause rot. Remove any damaged leaves before planting.

Maintenance:

Minimal maintenance required. Trim any dead or damaged leaves at the base. Performs best with stable water parameters and gentle water flow. Benefits from regular fertilization with liquid fertilizers.

Shipping & Returns

Free Express Upgrade: All live plants automatically ship via Express (1-3 business days) at no extra cost. We carefully package plants with moist wrapping to ensure they arrive in premium condition.

Shipping Schedule: Live plants ship Monday-Wednesday only to ensure safe delivery and avoid weekend delays.

Ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or Sendle.

Our Guarantee:

All plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy. If you receive a damaged plant, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos for a replacement or refund. Plants cannot be returned once placed in your aquarium.

Note: Natural variation in leaf color and size is normal for live plants.

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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.

Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.

Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days

Questions? accounts@schoolofscape.com.au

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FAQs

Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.

All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout

We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.

CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.

Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.

Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.