Bucephalandra gigantea
Description
The Gigantea is one of the oldest, best known and largest Bucephalandra aquatic plants. It belongs to the five main genera and was found at a height of approx. 700 m. It can actually grow up to 40 cm and has organically shaped, rather larger leaves. The name Gigantea is likely to be derived from two properties. One from the high site (gigantus / giant) and derived from the gigantea, the strudelworm, which is scientifically used by name due to its shape and amazing similarity to many leaves in botany. So also back then with this Bucephalandra species.
History
Like all Bucephalandra plants, the Bucephalandra Gigantea has its origin in Borneo and has been cultivated with good success for some time.
Look
Bucephalandra gigantea is a rather larger aquatic plant that can grow up to 40 cm. Its leaves have also grown larger and, in their organic shape, are reminiscent of a Gigantea strudelworm, which is probably why it bears its name. Their stem is reddish. The leaves are medium green to dark green in color and look very robust due to their texture. Due to their size, it is advisable to plant them in the background 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. 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 gigantea does not require any special care and, like all Bucephalandras, can be handled. It is advisable to plant them in basins that have already been retracted.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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