Bucephalandra Variegated Marble TC Cup

Bucephalandra Variegated Marble – TC Cup

Produced by: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants

🌱 Scientific Overview

Bucephalandra Variegated Marble is a rare and highly decorative Bucephalandra variety distinguished by its marbled leaf pattern, displaying a unique mix of green, cream, and light yellow variegation. Each leaf develops a one-of-a-kind pattern, making every plant visually unique and highly sought after by aquascaping enthusiasts.

It belongs to the Araceae family and is valued for its slow growth, compact form, and ability to add refined texture and natural elegance to planted aquariums.

🧪 Tissue Culture Technology – TC Cup

This plant is produced using Tissue Culture (TC Cup) technology by Sreepadma Aquatic Plants, ensuring:

• A completely sterile and pest-free plant
• Free from snails, algae, and chemical residues
• Safe for shrimp, fish, and sensitive aquatic species
• Healthy, clean plantlets of high quality
• Excellent adaptation after planting

🌍 Natural Habitat

Bucephalandra species are native to:

• The island of Borneo
• Tropical rainforests
• Shaded riverbanks and slow-moving streams

They naturally grow attached to rocks and driftwood in clean, oxygen-rich freshwater environments.

🎨 Appearance and Form

• Leaf Color:
• Green with cream, white, and light yellow marbling (variegated)
• Leaf Shape:
• Thick, oval to slightly elongated leaves
• Growth Pattern:
• Rhizome plant (horizontal growth)
• Expected Height:
• Approximately 5–10 cm

📍 Ideal Placement in the Aquarium

• Placement:
• Foreground to midground
• Ideal for nano and detailed aquascapes
• Used as a premium focal plant
• Best attached to:
• Driftwood
• Rocks
• Hardscape elements
• Rhizome must remain exposed and never buried

💡 Lighting Requirements

• Lighting: Low to medium
• Variegation appears clearer under moderate, stable lighting
• Excessive lighting may increase algae growth on leaves

🌬️ Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

• Not required
• CO₂ supplementation can support healthier growth and leaf development
• Suitable for low-tech aquariums

🌿 Substrate and Attachment

• Should not be planted in substrate
• Attach using:
• Cotton thread
• Fishing line
• Aquarium-safe glue
• Can also be placed naturally between rocks or wood

🧂 Fertilization and Nutrition

• Absorbs nutrients mainly from the water column
• Benefits from:
• Liquid fertilizers
• Trace elements
• Excess nutrients combined with strong lighting may cause algae

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Ideal Temperature:
• 20–28°C
• pH Range:
• 5.5 – 7.5
• Water Hardness:
• Soft to moderately hard
• Prefers clean, stable water conditions

✂️ Planting and Care Instructions

1. Remove the plant from the TC cup
2. Rinse thoroughly to remove all gel residue
3. Separate into smaller portions if needed
4. Attach to wood or rock with the rhizome exposed
5. Place in a stable area with gentle water flow

🔁 Growth and Maintenance

• Slow-growing
• Requires minimal maintenance
• Trim old or damaged leaves only
• Extremely stable once established

⚠️ Important Notes

• Burying the rhizome will cause rot
• Variegation may vary depending on light and nutrients
• Best suited for stable aquarium environments

✅ Suitable For

• Beginners and advanced aquarists
• Low-tech aquariums
• Nano tanks
• Shrimp and community fish tanks

🏷️ Quick Product Information

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra Variegated Marble
• Product Type: Aquatic plant – Tissue Culture
• Producer: Sreepadma Aquatic Plants
• Placement: Foreground / Midground (attached)
• Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium