Bucephalandra Biblis 'Pink Green' Aquarium Plant
Bucephalandra Biblis Pink Green is a rare and eye-catching Bucephalandra variety prized for its unique blend of green foliage and subtle pink highlights. Its attractive colouration and compact growth habit make it a standout choice for aquascapers looking to add something truly different to their planted aquarium.
Appearance
This beautiful Bucephalandra produces rich green leaves that can develop delicate pink, bronze and reddish tones on new growth under the right conditions. The contrast between mature green foliage and colourful emerging leaves creates a dynamic and ever-changing appearance within the aquascape.
Lighting & Growth
Bucephalandra Biblis Pink Green thrives in low to medium lighting conditions and does not require CO₂ injection.
Like most Bucephalandra species, it grows slowly and steadily, making it easy to maintain. Additional CO₂ and fertilisation can encourage stronger growth and help enhance the plant's colouration.
How to Use
This plant should not be buried in substrate. Instead, attach it to rocks, driftwood or other hardscape using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Over time, the rhizome will naturally attach itself to the surface.
Its unique colouration makes it particularly effective as a focal point amongst darker Bucephalandra varieties, green plants and natural hardscape.
Aquarium Plant Key Information:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Placement: Foreground to Midground (on hardscape)
- Height: 3–8cm
- Light Demand: Low–Medium
- CO₂: Optional
- Origin: Borneo
Why choose Bucephalandra Bibis Pink Green?
- Rare variety with attractive pink and green colouration
- New growth often develops bronze, pink and reddish tones
- Perfect for attaching to wood and rock
- Ideal for nano aquariums and detailed aquascapes
- Slow-growing and easy to maintain
- Suitable for both low-tech and high-tech setups
