
✨The moist, matte texture is appealing. A velvet-like bucephalandra that adds a touch of calm.
✨Bucephalandra sp. Velvet is a type characterized by its matte, subdued foliage and deep green color. It doesn't have a flashy color change, but it creates a good shadow effect, quietly tightening the overall layout.
It's a valuable plant that adds texture without being too conspicuous, but definitely elevates the atmosphere.
[Biological information]
Species: Bucephalandra sp. Velvet
; Trade name: Velvet
; Characteristics: Matte to velvety leaves / Deep green / Subdued plant appearance
; Growth rate: Slow (retains shape)
; Cultivation difficulty: Low to medium
; Recommended placement: Foreground to midground, in the shade of rockwork, near driftwood
[Growing Guidelines]
Light intensity: Weak to medium (strong light may make it difficult to bring out the texture)
CO2: Can be grown without additives / Adding CO2 helps stabilize leaf growth
Planting method: Do not bury the rhizome, but attach it to stones or driftwood
Care: Old leaves may be damaged in the early stages of planting, but once new shoots start to grow, the plant will stabilize
[Recommended points]
・Excellent for highlighting colorful Bucepha.
・Suitable for aquascapes that emphasize naturalness and tranquility.