Bucephalandra 'Jade Elephant Mini' - Rare Plant

Bucephalandra 'Jade Elephant Mini' is a high grade and ultra rare Bucephalandra. It is classified as a small and round leaf plant with iridescent leaves that range from blue to green to red. It stays small and forms carpets from creeping rhizome growth.

High-grade Bucephalandra are extremely rare in the hobby and not readily available. Grading is based on size, structure, leaf shape, leaf veins and colouration. 'Jade Elephant' has very round leaves, compact structure, and great colouration, in contrast to standard Bucephalandra which have elongated leaves.

It is typically place in the foreground due to its size but can also be attached to hardscape. Given enough time it will grow outwards and create dense carpets that cover any surface it is on.

Plant in substrate or attach the plant to hardscape such as driftwood or rocks, allowing the rhizome to be exposed to flowing water. This plant is well-suited for low-tech set ups, but an RGB light will dramatically help to bring out colouration of the leaves.

A good balance of light and nutrients is important to control algae growth on this plant. Bucephalandra prefer lower fertilisation levels, as they are susceptible to over-fertilisation. They also prefer lower levels of light. CO2 injection is not essential but will help promote growth and health.

To propagate, cut the rhizome with at least three leaves and replant.