Bucephalandra 'Jade Seed' - Rare Plant

Bucephalandra ‘Jade Seed’ is a relatively new variety cultivated by dedicated hobbyists. It is named for its distinctive shape, which closely resembles sunflower seeds and similar forms. This unique plant features long, oblong leaves with a golden-green hue, and it grows in an especially distinct manner.

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 Seed' is part of the Jade family and features smaller leaves. It is popular due to its leaf shape and growth pattern, which creates rosette like heads. As a small Bucephalandra, it is highly versatile and can be attached to all manners of hardscape.

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.