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Bucephalandra Brownie Phoenix

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Description

Plants height: 10–15 cm

Temperature: 22–28°C

PH Tolerance: 6.0–7.5

Lighting: Low to Medium

Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Slow

Origin: Borneo (Malaysia)

Position: Foreground to Midground

Care Tips: Bucephalandra 'Brownie Phoenix' thrives in low to moderate lighting and does not require COâ‚‚ supplementation, making it great for low-tech aquariums. It prefers being attached to rocks or driftwood, rather than planted in substrate, to avoid rhizome rot. Regularly remove dead or decaying leaves to keep the plant healthy. This species has unique dark green and reddish-brown foliage, adding a subtle yet striking look to aquascapes.