Bucephalandra- Gold Melon

Bucephalandra 'Gold Melon' – Rare Aquarium Plant

Add a touch of vibrant colour to your aquascape with Bucephalandra 'Gold Melon', a rare and highly sought-after aquatic plant prized for its unique golden-green foliage and compact growth. Native to Borneo, this slow-growing epiphyte thrives when attached to rocks or driftwood, making it perfect for natural aquascapes.

Its shimmering leaves develop their best colour under stable water conditions and moderate lighting, creating a stunning focal point in both nano and large aquariums.

Features

• Rare Bucephalandra variety with attractive golden-green leaves
• Slow-growing and easy to maintain
• Ideal for attaching to rocks and driftwood
• Suitable for nano and planted aquariums
• Shrimp and fish safe
• Excellent foreground or midground plant

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Optional (recommended for enhanced growth)
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Placement: Foreground to Midground
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5

Planting Tip:
Do not bury the rhizome in the substrate. Attach the plant to hardscape using aquarium glue or thread until it naturally anchors itself.

Perfect for aquascapers looking to add a premium, colourful, and easy-care plant to their aquarium.