Bucephalandra sp. Avika
Description
The Avika is a beautiful and rare plant with quite distinctive leaves, it has one of the largest foliage among the Bucephalandras. The name "Avika" comes from Sanskrit and in German means something like the woolen robe of a ewe, which could be traced back to the distinctive leaves. But Avika is also a popular Hindu maiden name.
History
Like all Bucephalandra plants, the Bucephalandra Avika has its origin in Borneo and has been cultivated with good success for some time.
Look
Bucephalandra Avika has a rather darker color, which is why it is often found under Dark Avika. Recognizable by their green, elongated stems and the slightly wavy, pointed leaves through which the petiolus tapered to the tip of the leaf. It also has a very thick rhizome. Due to its distinctive appearance, it looks particularly good in the background or central part of the aquarium.
Maintenance
All Bucephalandra belong to the genus Epiphytes (perch plants). So Bucephalandra ideally needs a hard surface (hardscape) such as stones, bones, roots etc. in order to be able to wrap their rhizome (stem axis system) around them. It is fixed with a special thread or adhesive that we offer for you here in our Buce2Love shop.
Bucephalandras are otherwise very undemanding in their keeping and care and can therefore be described as frugal and therefore particularly suitable for newcomers to the aquarium hobby. They are robust, require a medium level of illumination (appropriate lighting) and a temperature like in their home on Borneo, which is between 20 and 28 ° C. Ideally, you should ensure that there is sufficient water movement because they love it.
Bucephalandra Avika does not require any special care and, like all Bucephalandras, can be handled.
It is advisable to plant them in pools that have already been retracted.
Particularities
Every Bucephalandra is actually something special and, due to its biodiversity, is so popular and sought after in the aquarium hobby. Bucephalandra naturally grows very slowly, so that the plants become real rarities and thus a collector's item that you can have a lot of fun with. Who doesn't enjoy the calming effect of a local water landscape ?!
Our Buce2Love team knows how to look at the photos, especially for newcomers. Since the name sp. (spec) and there could be disagreements in the genre, as there is as yet no scientific standard catalog that has universal validity.
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