Bucephalandra Midnight Blue The Bucephalandra Midnight Blue is one of the most visually striking Buce varieties available. Its deep, near-black leaves shimmer with an intense metallic blue iridescence that shifts between midnight blue, teal, and subtle violet depending on the viewing angle and lighting — giving it a jewel-like quality unlike any other aquarium plant. A true collector's piece that stays compact and low-maintenance, making it just as suited to a nano tank as a showpiece aquascape. Why Suksai Aquatic? We grow our plants to a larger size before selling, so you skip the slow early phase and get a specimen that makes an immediate impact in your aquascape. Each plant is sold as a healthy, established rhizome cutting with 4+ leaves. Plant Details Common Name: Bucephalandra Midnight Blue Origin: Borneo (Kalimantan) Grown: Emersed Leaf Colour: Near-black with metallic blue iridescence Leaf Size: 2–4cm Growth Rate: Slow Placement: Foreground / Midground Difficulty: Easy Care Guide Light: Low to Medium — iridescence intensifies under stronger light CO2: Not required, but beneficial pH: 6.0 – 7.5 Planting: Epiphyte — attach to rock or driftwood. Never bury the rhizome in substrate. Note: As an emersed grown plant, some leaf melt may occur during the transition to submerged conditions. The rhizome will push new growth within a few weeks. Each plant is unique. Photos are representative — individual leaf pattern and coloration may vary slightly based on your tank conditions.
