Intense, electric, and breathtakingly vivid — Bucephalandra Deep Blue is one of the most striking and sought-after Bucephalandra varieties in the planted aquarium hobby. As the name suggests, this extraordinary plant displays a deep, intense electric blue iridescent sheen that is among the most vivid and saturated blue colourations found in any aquatic plant. A true showpiece for any aquascape. Overview Attribute Details Common Name Bucephalandra Deep Blue Scientific Name Bucephalandra sp. ‘Deep Blue’ Origin Borneo (Kalimantan, Indonesia) Growth Rate Slow Maximum Height 5 – 12 cm (2 – 5 inches) Difficulty Beginner – Easy Placement Foreground to midground Appearance Bucephalandra Deep Blue displays oval to slightly elongated leaves with a deep, intense electric blue iridescent sheen overlaying a dark green base colour. The blue iridescence is exceptionally vivid and saturated — more intense than most other blue-toned Bucephalandra varieties — and shimmers dramatically under aquarium lighting. New leaves often emerge with a reddish or bronze tint before maturing to their characteristic deep blue iridescent colouration. Under directional lighting, the leaves appear to glow with an almost neon blue intensity. Water Parameters & Care Temperature: 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C) pH: 5.0 – 7.5 General Hardness (GH): 1 – 15 dGH Lighting: Low to moderate — directional lighting maximizes the deep blue iridescent effect CO₂: Not required, but benefits from CO₂ injection Fertiliser: Benefits from regular liquid fertiliser with micronutrients Planting & Placement Never bury the rhizome in substrate — attach to driftwood or rocks using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe glue. Best placed where aquarium lighting hits the leaves at an angle to maximize the stunning deep blue iridescent effect. Compatibility Compatible with all freshwater fish and invertebrates. Safe for shrimp tanks. Maintain moderate lighting and good water flow to minimize algae growth on leaves. Propagation Divide the rhizome with a clean, sharp blade, ensuring each section has at least 2–3 leaves. Attach new sections to driftwood or rock and allow to establish. Bucephalandra Deep Blue is an electric and extraordinary plant that brings the most intense blue iridescence in the Bucephalandra world to any aquascape. Hardy, adaptable, and endlessly captivating — a crown jewel for any collector and a true centrepiece for the serious aquascaper.
