{"product_id":"bucephalandra-kedagang-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-plant","title":"Bucephalandra Kedagang - Cup","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eYour order is reserved — we hold off on packaging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra 'Kedagang'\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is one of the most popular Buce varieties — narrow, slightly wavy leaves with a deep green base that flashes red-bronze in good light. Like all Buces, it’s an epiphyte: attach it to driftwood or rock and let the rhizome creep along the hardscape. Tissue-cultured in a cup — clean, snail-free, and pesticide-free for safe use in shrimp tanks. Pair with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNot required (helpful for color)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e68–80°F (prefers cooler end)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAttach to driftwood or rock — do not bury rhizome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBorneo, Indonesia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Bucephalandra Kedagang\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy entry-level Buce\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the toughest varieties to keep, perfect for first-time Bucephalandra buyers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone color\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep emerald green that flashes red-bronze under stronger light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow grower, low maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — doesn’t outgrow nano tanks, perfect for slow scapes that need to stay clean for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — tissue culture cup is clean, pesticide-free, and ready for shrimp and snail tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers underwater\u003c\/strong\u003e — mature plants throw out small white flower spathes; one of the few aquatic plants that flowers fully submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the tissue culture gel off in dechlorinated water and separate the plant into individual rhizome pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the rhizome to dry driftwood or rock using a small dab of super glue gel or thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever bury the rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e — only the roots can go into substrate, and even then it prefers being mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim the rhizome with sharp scissors to propagate; each piece with 2–3 leaves can grow into a new plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bucephalandra-kapuas-brownie-ghost-freshwater-plant\"\u003eBucephalandra Kapuas Brownie Ghost\u003c\/a\u003e — another Buce variety to layer on the same hardscape for color variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hygrophila-pinnatifida-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eHygrophila Pinnatifida\u003c\/a\u003e — another rhizome plant that pairs perfectly on driftwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/christmas-moss-portion-cup\"\u003eChristmas Moss Portion\u003c\/a\u003e — carpet the bottom of your wood with moss while Buces creep across the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eMore freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — round out your scape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Bucephalandra melting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuce melt is normal when transitioning to new water — the existing leaves can drop while new growth comes from the rhizome. Don’t throw it out; keep the rhizome attached and new leaves will emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I bury the rhizome?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The rhizome will rot if buried. Only roots go into substrate, and it does best when mounted on hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until it grows visibly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuces are slow — expect noticeable growth in months, not weeks. That’s the trade-off for being so low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the difference between Buce varieties?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly leaf size, shape, and color flash. Kedagang has narrow wavy leaves with a red-bronze hue; other Buces range from rounded green leaves to tiny near-black ones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541479567579,"sku":"8807570","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_3955860c-2507-46c4-a100-ce3f51afbbc2.png?v=1775047936","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bucephalandra-kedagang-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}