- Rhizome plant
- Easy
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Bucephalandra 'Black Pearl'
Bucephalandra · Buce Black Pearl
Easy rhizome plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground and grows attached to rock or wood. Growth is slow, and it is rated easy to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Rhizome plant Foreground, Midground, On rock or wood
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Slow
- Height
- 2–3 in (4–8 cm)
- Water
- 68–79 °F (20–26 °C) pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Rhizome division
- Botanical name
- Bucephalandra sp. 'Black Pearl'
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Does Bucephalandra 'Black Pearl' need strong light?
Bucephalandra 'Black Pearl' grows in low or medium light.
Does Bucephalandra 'Black Pearl' need CO₂?
No. Bucephalandra 'Black Pearl' grows without added CO₂.
Where does Bucephalandra 'Black Pearl' go in the tank?
Bucephalandra 'Black Pearl' is used in the foreground, midground, and on rock or wood.
