Groupings of three bucephalanda plants with varying hues of green, blue, and red leaves for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
A bare root portion of buce brownie with blue-green leaves for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
A bare root portion of buce godzilla for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
A portion of bucephalandra mini boyan with green, coin-shaped leaves for blackwater aquariums, photographed on a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
A Bucephalandra Velvet plant prepared for use in blackwater aquariums, photographed against a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
A Bucephalandra Theia aquatic plant prepared for use in blackwater aquariums, photographed against a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
A Bucephalandra ‘Red Central’ plant prepared for blackwater aquariums, photographed against a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
A Bucephalandra Mini Phantom plant prepared for use in blackwater aquariums, photographed against a natural background at Betta Botanicals.
Bucephalandra Mix (Pack of 3)
A Bucephalandra Artemis plant prepared for use in blackwater aquariums, photographed against a natural background at Betta Botanicals.

Bucephalandra Mix (Pack of 3)

$27.00
Portion
Portion: Bare Root Mix
In stock, ready to ship

Bucephalandra Mix

Common Name: Buce Variety Pack (3 Species)

This Bucephalandra Mix includes three distinct species of Bucephalandra, perfect for aquarists looking to explore a range of textures and growth forms within a single tank setup. Like all Bucephalandra, these varieties grow along a horizontal rhizome and thrive when attached to driftwood, stone, or seed pod botanicals like Sapucaia King Pods. Avoid burying the rhizome in substrate to prevent rot and ensure healthy growth.

This curated trio is ideal for blackwater, botanical method, or biotope aquariums where habitat stability is emphasised to ensure algae-free plants as they adapt from emersed to submerged growth. You’ll notice subtle variations in leaf size, color, and sheen as the plants mature under lower light and soft, tannin-rich conditions. Their adaptability makes them excellent for shrimp tanks, betta enclosures, and Southeast Asian stream biotopes.

Propagation is easy; simply trim the rhizome, ensuring 3–5 leaves remain on each portion, and place the cuttings in a new location. All Buce in this mix are sustainably cultivated, not wild-collected, preserving native ecosystems.

Caring for Bucephalandra Mix in Blackwater Aquariums

Please note: Each 3-pack contains a random assortment of Bucephalandra species based on current availability.

Sold As: 3x Individual Buce Plants (Assorted)

Care Level: Easy

Lighting Requirement: Low to Medium

CO2: Not needed, but beneficial

Growth Rate: Slow

Native Habitat: Borneo

Tint Tolerance: Low to High

Tank Placement: Foreground - Mid-ground (species-dependent)

All plants may contain snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide. Our blackwater aquarium plants are provided by H2OPlants in adherence to their Shipping and DOA Policies. Your curated selection will arrive in their packaging separate from your botanical & merch orders.

$15.99 2Day Express USA Shipping

DOA Arrive Alive Guarantee

Low-Tech & Optimal for Tinted Aquariums

contrast the tint with greenery

While the aesthetic appeal of tinted waters can be quite attractive to us, the recreation of nature—which includes both submerged and emersed plants—is the end goal. Flora helps to improve water conditions, feeding patterns, spawning displays, and territory building.

Aquatic Plant FAQs

DOA Policy

Please ensure that you add a heat pack or cold pack to your orders if temperatures in your area are above 90°F or below 40°F. Click for more info on our DOA Policy.

Are these plants duckweed and snail free?

All Plants may contain snails or snail eggs, small macroinvertebrates, and duckweed. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide. We have experienced the presence of small snails, ostracods, daphnia, and beneficial detritus worms.

Are your plants only for tinted water conditions?

Nope! All of our plants will grow perfectly in untinted aquariums that have CO2 and aquasoils, or low-tech planted aquariums. Our selection, though, is optimized for emersed plant growth and low- to medium-tinted water environments.

What is your aquatic plant shipping schedule?

We’re a small company and ship Tuesdays & Thursdays only. Orders placed Wednesday–Sunday → Ship Tuesday. Orders placed Monday–Tuesday → Ship Thursday

Are your plants just for bettas?

Nope. Our aquatic plants are safe for almost all aquariums, terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums. Many of our plants can be grown emersed in filter compartments, vivariums, or incorporated into wabikua.

What are Tannins?

Tannins are natural compounds released by leaves, seed pods, and bark as they decompose in water. They soften water, gently lower pH, and create the characteristic tea-stained tint found in blackwater habitats. But their role goes far beyond color—tannins fuel beneficial bacteria, fungi, and biofilms, which form the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. They also offer mild antifungal benefits and help reduce stress in fish by replicating the natural conditions they’ve evolved in. At their core, tannins are plant-derived antioxidants that connect your aquarium to the same processes at work in wild flooded forests and streams.