Bucephalandra 'Marble Round' - Rare Plant

Bucephalandra ‘Marble Round’ is a rare, high-grade epiphytic plant famous for its spectrum of colours, ranging from reds and oranges to greens and blues. It features medium-sized, rounded leaves and tends to grow taller than many other Bucephalandra varieties, giving it a distinctive presence.

High-grade Bucephalandra are extremely uncommon in the hobby and not readily available. Grading is based on size, structure, leaf shape, leaf veins and colouration. 'Marble Round' is a timeless species that has been traded in Asia for many years. It is sought after due to its rainbow like appearance, rounded leaves, and strong iridescence.

It is typically place in the foreground to create a striking focal point but can also be attached to hardscape. Given enough time it will grow outwards and form a bush that will 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.