
✨A translucent blue Bucepha that sparkles in the light. ✨
Bucephalandra sp. Shine Blue is a type characterized by its relatively light leaf color and a blue lustre that appears depending on the angle and lighting conditions. It does not create a heavy impression and gives the aquascape a sense of openness and freshness, making it particularly effective in layouts with many dark-colored Bucephas. It is
not too flashy, yet has a definite presence, making it an easy plant to handle as an introduction to blue plants.
[Biological information
] Type: Bucephalandra sp. Shine Blue
. Trade name: Shine Blue
. Characteristics: Light leaf color / May develop a bluish or glossy appearance depending on conditions / Light impression
. Growth rate: Slow (retains shape well)
. Cultivation difficulty: Low to medium
. Recommended placement: Foreground to midground, as an accent for rockwork, at the base of driftwood.
[Growing Guidelines]
Light intensity: Weak to medium (strong light may cause the plant to turn whitish).
CO2: Can be grown without additives; adding CO2 helps stabilize leaf firmness and gloss.
Planting method: Do not bury the rhizome, but attach it to stones or driftwood
. Care: Old leaves may be damaged by environmental changes, but they will remain stable after new shoots emerge.
[Recommended points]
・Placing it between dark Bucephas prevents the layout from becoming too heavy.
・Recommended for those looking for a refreshing blue color.