Bucephalandra Brownie Hellfire is an aquatic plant known for its fiery red hues, making it a desirable plant for aquascaping. This slow-growing plant is best attached to hardscape like driftwood or rocks, as it is an epiphyte and will rot if its rhizome is buried in the substrate. To encourage vibrant coloration and growth, a good supply of liquid nutrients, CO2, and adequate lighting are beneficial, although it can also grow well in low to medium light conditions.
Key Characteristics
- Color: Fiery red hues.
- Growth Rate: Slow-growing.
- Growth Habit: Epiphytic, meaning it grows attached to hard surfaces rather than in the substrate.
- Use: Ideal for the foreground or midground of aquariums, often used as a highlight plant.
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Planting:
Do not plant in the substrate; instead, attach the plant to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape using aquarium-safe thread or superglue gel.
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Lighting:
Prefers low to medium lighting.
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Nutrients:
Regular fertilization with liquid nutrients and the addition of CO2 will enhance its color and growth rate.
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Water Quality:
Stable water quality is important; yellowing leaves can be a sign of nutrient deficiency or poor water quality.
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Propagation:
To propagate, simply cut the rhizome into segments and reattach them to hardscape.
Important Considerations
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Rhizome rot:Avoid covering the rhizome with substrate at all costs, as this will cause it to rot and die.
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