Bucephalandra Sordidula 'Blue' Tropica

Bucephalandra sordidula 'Blue' - Rare Blue-Sheen Epiphyte (Tropica Potted)

Bucephalandra sordidula 'Blue' is an exceptional and highly sought-after Bucephalandra variety, prized for its deep green leaves with a subtle metallic blue sheen that shimmers under aquarium lighting. This slow-growing epiphytic plant is perfect for adding refined detail, texture, and a premium feel to high-end aquascapes.

Supplied in a Tropica sterile in vitro pot, this plant is completely free from algae, snails, and pesticides, making it ideal for shrimp tanks and pristine display aquariums. Like all Bucephalandra, it should be attached to rock or wood rather than planted in the substrate, where it will slowly establish and develop its best colouration.

Why Choose Bucephalandra sordidula 'Blue'?

If you're looking for a truly premium detail plant, Bucephalandra sordidula 'Blue' delivers understated luxury. Its subtle blue sheen, compact form, and exceptional durability make it perfect for high-end aquascapes, competition layouts, or collectors seeking something genuinely special.

🪴 Product Details

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sordidula ‘Blue’

• Brand: Tropica

• Origin: Borneo

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Light Requirement: Low to Medium

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required (beneficial but optional)

• Placement: Foreground to Midground; hardscape (epiphyte)

• Temperature Range: 20–28 °C

• pH Range: 5.5–7.5

• Propagation: Rhizome division

🌱 Care Tips

• Do not bury the rhizome; attach to wood or stone using glue or thread

• Low to medium light is sufficient; higher light may enhance sheen

• CO₂ is optional but improves growth speed and leaf quality

• Dose fertiliser regularly, especially in high-light tanks

• Be patient – growth is slow, but very reliable

🌟 Key Features

✅ Rare variety with subtle blue metallic sheen
✅ Compact growth ideal for detailed aquascapes
✅ Epiphytic plant – attaches to rock or wood
✅ Tropica in vitro – algae-free, snail-free, and shrimp-safe
✅ Extremely hardy once established

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