Bucephalandra sp. (TQ-01078)

Plant Name: Bucephalandra sp. (TQ-01078)

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-01078

Synonyms/Trade Names:

Original Plant Sourced as: Name withheld; considered arbitrary and of dubious value.

Plant Family: Araceae

Plant Native to¹: Borneo

Plant Type: Semiaquatic (rheophyte)

Image Details²:

Image 1: Emerse Bucephalandra sp. (TQ-01078).

General Information and Cultivation³: A slow growing, smaller-size creeping buce with deep-green coloured foliage, relatively easy to cultivate in terrarium conditions if its requirements are met. A moderate amount of ventilation is necessary, and daily misting beneficial. As for all plants in the genus, emerse Bucephalandra sp. (TQ-01078) prefer low-light levels, otherwise bleaching of the leaves may occur. Attach to wood and rocks, or plant directly into the substrate. Do not bury the rhizome or it may rot. In terrarium culture, leaf blades grow to about 23mm×7mm, and plants can reach 30mm in height. Submerse plants are likely to produce leaves that are smaller.

This clone, like the vast majority of Bucephalandra, transitions readily to and is easy to grow in aquarium conditions.

Identification Notes: Tankquility is in the process of determining the identity of clone (TQ-01078).

Ease of Care: Easy

Plant Size/Portion Size:

Emerse grown plant: 4 to 5-leaf tip cutting with/without root development.

Submerse grown plant: 4 to 5-leaf tip cutting with/without root development (transitioning from emerse, minimum 2 months).

Further Reading:

¹ Distribution is taken from Plants of the World Online (https://powo.science.kew.org/) unless stated otherwise.

² All images used on the Tankquility website have been taken of plants growing in our nursery.

³ The general and cultural information provided is based on our own experience and observation. If we supply information from others, we have acknowledged the source.