Bucephalandra filiformis

Bucephalandra filiformis

  • Also known as Bucephalandra sp. "Rosmarin" and "Rosemary"
  • Very narrow, smooth leaves
  • Tufted growth
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Aquarium plant for nano aquariums

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Difficulty of the aquarium plant
Difficulty Medium
Growth of the aquarium plant
Growth Slow
Light above the aquarium
Light Low
Maximum water hardness for this aquarium plant in the aquarium
Water hardness max. Medium
Care height of aquarium plants
Recommended care height 1-5 cm
CO2 in the planted aquarium
CO2 Yes

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Description

This unique, small Bucephalandra got known among German-speaking hobbyists as Bucephalandra sp. "Rosmarin" ("Rosemary"). It is the species Bucephalandra filiformis, scientifically described in 2016, native to montane rainforests in the Maligan Highlands in Sarawak, Borneo. There it occurs as a rheophyte (adapted to strong water current) on mossy sandstone rock along streams.
The very narrow, small, relatively rigid leaves have an even or only faintly wavy margin, in contrast to the similar Bucephalandra belindae with markedly undulate leaf edges. Thereby Bucephalandra filiformis resembles certain small Aridarum species, however its inflorescence features clearly match the genus Bucephalandra. The leaves are dark green with reddish tones underneath and on the very short leaf stalks. The rhizome grows rather compact and branched, causing in dense tufts of leaves. The plant grows very slowly. We have been propagating this Bucephalandra in our aquariums for more than one year already.

As aquarium plant, Bucephalandra filiformis needs some attention. It can be fixed to rock or wood, where it attaches itself by its roots eventually. As well as other Bucephalandras it does best with medium lighting, constant CO2 and nutrient supply and good water current. Rapid changes in the culture conditions may lead to detached shoot tips, sometimes also rotting rhizomes, so it is recommendable to set the plant in already established tanks. This applies in particular to young plants from tissue culture cups. When the plant has grown well and has developed a multi-headed stand over time, shoots can be cut off and reattached for propagation. Propagation is easy by cutting shoots from bigger, well-grown plants.

With its tufts of small, very narrow, even leaves, the "Rosemary Bucephalandra" is a speciality among the attached plants for the hardscape. In contrast to similar Aridarum plants that recently popped up in the rarity trade, its aquarium suitability has already proven.

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Kann diese Pflanze Emers wachsen bzw wenn ich sie auf einen Ast befestige, wächst sie raus ?
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Andrea L.
Sep. 2026
Sven Breitenbach
Sep. 2026
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Die Pflanze kann auch emers wachsen, benötigt als Rheophyt aber eine hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit.
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Franziska S.
Perfect...
16th June
Bucephalandra filiformis - in Vitro
Bucephalandra filiformis - in Vitro

Good portion. They took root really well. I attached / glued them to wood. And placed two other small varieties as well. I like it a lot. Would buy again.

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Perfekt...

gut Portion. Sind prima angewachsen. Hab sie auf Holz befestigt / geklebt. Und noch zwei weitere kleinen Sorten platziert. Gefällt mir gut. Gerne wieder.

Lars P.
Great plant
23rd December 2024
Bucephalandra filiformis - in Vitro
Bucephalandra filiformis - in Vitro

The plants in the in-vitro portion are small but of very good quality. After dividing the portion I ended up with over 15 pieces that still contained several individual plants... (read more)

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Tolle Pflanze

Die Pflanzen in der in Vitro Portion sind klein aber von sehr guter Qualität.

Nach Aufteilen der Portion kam ich auf über 15 Teile die immer noch mehrere einzelne Pflanzen enthielten.

Nach 3 Wochen kam noch keine signifikante Schmelze der Pflanzen auf.

Vaggelis S.
Another rarity in the basket!
11th September 2024
Bucephalandra filiformis - in Vitro
Bucephalandra filiformis - in Vitro

This was the most pleasant surprire from aquasabi, I got one small in vitro cup, it gave me around 30 rhizomes!

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