🌿 Bucephalandra sp. ‘Long Leaf Phantom’ 🔹 Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Arales Family: Araceae Genus: Bucephalandra Species: Unspecified (Bucephalandra sp.) Variety: ‘Long Leaf Phantom’ (aquarium trade name) 🔹 Origin...
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Arales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Bucephalandra
Species: Unspecified (Bucephalandra sp.)
Variety: ‘Long Leaf Phantom’ (aquarium trade name)
Endemic to Borneo (Kalimantan, Indonesia).
Grows naturally on rocks and driftwood in riverbanks and fast-flowing streams (rheophytic plant).
Adapted to survive in both emersed (above water) and submerged (underwater) conditions.
Leaves:
Long, narrow, slightly wavy margins
Length: 5–10 cm, Width: 1–2 cm
Color: Dark green to bluish-green, sometimes with subtle purple hues
Underside often reddish or brownish
Velvety texture with faint iridescence under strong light
Growth Form: Compact clumps forming from rhizomes.
Flowers: Tiny, white-to-pinkish spathe (typical of Araceae family), usually when grown emersed.
Placement: Foreground to midground, best attached to rocks or driftwood.
Lighting: Low to medium (high light enhances color but may promote algae).
Substrate: Rhizome should not be buried – attach with thread/glue to hardscape.
COâ‚‚: Not required but helps with faster growth and stronger coloration.
Fertilization: Benefits from liquid micronutrients; root feeding not essential since nutrients are absorbed mostly through leaves.
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–7.2 (slightly acidic preferred)
Hardness: Soft to medium water
Flow: Prefers moderate to strong water flow, like in its natural habitat.
Very slow (1–2 new leaves per month).
Stable once adapted but requires patience.
By rhizome division – carefully cut sections of the rhizome with 4–5 leaves attached.
New shoots develop from cuttings over time.
Excellent for nature-style, nano aquariums, and Iwagumi-style layouts.
Works well as:
Foreground plant on rocks
Midground accent in driftwood setups
In shaded sections where other plants struggle
Pairs beautifully with mosses, Anubias, and Cryptocoryne.
Easy to Moderate – hardy but slow-growing.
Algae can be a problem because of slow growth; avoid strong lighting and maintain algae control.
Bucephalandras are rare and collectible plants, valued for their unique colors and leaf textures.
Many variants exist, often named by localities or appearance (e.g., Brownie Ghost, Mini Coin, Green Wavy).
‘Long Leaf Phantom’ is appreciated for its graceful elongated leaves with dark, phantom-like coloration.
Thrives in aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums.
✅ Summary:
Bucephalandra sp. ‘Long Leaf Phantom’ is a rare, slow-growing, rhizome plant from Borneo. It features long, narrow, dark-green to bluish leaves with subtle iridescence, making it highly desirable for aquascaping. It thrives when attached to hardscape, under low–medium light, and in stable water conditions. Perfect for collectors and advanced aquascapers looking for exotic accents.
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