✨A stately Bucephalandra with a deep, dark color that tightens up an aquascape.

✨Bucephalandra sp. Hades is a stately Bucephalandra characterized by dark green to blackish leaf color. Although it has a modest sheen, the leaves tend to create strong shadows, allowing you to enjoy the "beauty of shadows" that is characteristic of shade plants.

When combined with bright-colored aquatic plants or white layout materials, it acts as an accent that tightens up the overall look.

[Biological information]

Species: Bucephalandra sp. Hades

; Trade name: Hades

; Characteristics: Very dark leaf color; Stately plant shape; Subdued texture

; Growth rate: Slow (suitable for long-term care)

; Cultivation difficulty: Low to medium

; Recommended placement: Foreground to midground, in the shadows of rockwork, as an accent in dark areas

[Growing Guidelines]

Light intensity: Weak to medium (strong light may cause the color to become lighter)

CO2: Can be grown without additives / Adding CO2 tends to stabilize the condition of the leaves

Planting method: Do not bury the rhizome, but attach it to stones or driftwood

Care: Old leaves may be damaged by environmental changes, but the plant will stabilize once new shoots start to grow

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A popular variety for those looking for dark-colored Bucepha.

It creates a striking contrast with bright green and blue Bucepha.