
✨Leaves with a silvery sheen and a hint of red. A captivating buce with a striking contrast.
✨Bucephalandra sp. Silver Eagle Red is an attractive plant with a silvery sheen on the leaf surface and a reddish contrast that appears depending on the environment and the timing of new leaves. Its appearance changes depending on the angle, and it exudes a strong presence even in a subdued aquascape.
Its not-too-flashy coloring makes it perfect for creating a sense of space in a layout that tends to be heavy.
Biological information:
Species: Bucephalandra sp. Silver Eagle Red
; Trade name: Silver Eagle Red
; Characteristics: Silvery sheen; May develop a reddish tinge depending on conditions; Stiff-looking leaves
; Growth rate: Slow (retains shape)
; 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 can cause the color to fade)
CO2: Can be grown without additives / Adding CO2 helps stabilize leaf volume and texture
Planting method: Do not bury the rhizome, but attach it to stones or driftwood
Care: Old leaves may be damaged by environmental changes. Stable after new shoots emerge
[Recommended points]
・The silver texture adds brightness to dark color layouts.
・It is not as bold as red Bucefa, making it easy to match.