Bucephalandra - Purple Brownie

Bucephalandra – Purple Brownie

Bucephalandra Purple Brownie is a beautiful and hardy aquatic plant known for its compact growth and striking dark purple to brown leaves. It is an excellent choice for nano aquariums, shrimp tanks and planted aquascapes.

This slow-growing plant is easy to care for and does well in low to moderate lighting. Its rhizome should be attached to driftwood, rocks or other hardscape rather than buried in the substrate.

Key Features

• Plant Type: Rhizome plant
• Colour: Dark purple to brown
• Growth: Slow and compact
• Difficulty: Easy
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• Placement: Foreground or midground
• Ideal For: Shrimp tanks, nano tanks and aquascapes

Tip: Avoid burying the rhizome, as this can cause it to rot. Bucephalandra can also develop small flowers underwater, adding extra interest to your aquascape.