Bucephalandra sp. ‘Velvet Tricolor’

Rare multicolour Bucephalandra aquarium plant

Bucephalandra sp. ‘Velvet Tricolor’ is a rare and striking Bucephalandra aquarium plant, renowned for its unique tricolour leaves featuring green, reddish-brown, and purple tones. Under aquarium lighting, its leaves shimmer with subtle metallic hues, adding depth, colour, and luxury to any aquascape.

This epiphyte aquarium plant is ideal for nano tanks, shrimp tanks, and detailed aquascaping layouts, where it can be attached to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape decor. It thrives in low to medium lighting, and while CO₂ injection is not essential, it will enhance growth, health, and intensify leaf colours.

Growing slowly to a compact height of 3-6 cm, Bucephalandra ‘Velvet Tricolor’ forms dense, bushy clusters, making it perfect as a foreground plant or for accenting bonsai driftwood branches and rock features. Its thick, leathery leaves are resistant to grazing fish, making it suitable for community aquariums and shrimp tanks.

Does Bucephalandra ‘Velvet Tricolor’ need CO₂?
CO₂ is not required but promotes faster growth and intensifies its multicolour tones.

Can it be planted in substrate?
No - it must be attached to wood or rocks with the rhizome kept above substrate to avoid rot.

Is Bucephalandra ‘Velvet Tricolor’ suitable for shrimp tanks?
Yes - it is a shrimp-safe plant, offering natural grazing surfaces and enhancing aesthetics with its colours.

Why is Bucephalandra ‘Velvet Tricolor’ popular among aquascapers?
Its unique tricolour leaves, compact growth, and epiphytic nature make it ideal for creating vibrant focal points.