Bucephalandra Aurora - Pot

Bucephalandra ‘Aurora’ is a variety of the genus Bucephalandra, native to Borneo. It features roundish leaves (about 1 cm to ~2.5 cm in typical form) and is described as easy care. Buce Plant+2Aquarium Co-Op+2
It can be grown either submerged or emersed (partially above water) and is suitable for aquascapes where you attach plants to rock or driftwood. Buce Plant+1
Growth rate is slow (typical for many Buce varieties) so patience is needed. Buce Plant+1

2. Ideal Conditions & Parameters

Specific for ‘Aurora’:

• Leaves are described as “round leaves … generally green or lime green” in the listing. Buce Plant

• Can be grown submerged or emersed. Very slow growth. Buce Plant

3. Planting & Installation Tips

• As with typical Buce, do not bury the rhizome into substrate — doing so can cause rot. Instead attach the plant to rock or driftwood using thread, fishing line, or aquarium-safe glue. Aquarium Co-Op+1

• If you choose to plant onto substrate, try to keep the rhizome exposed above the substrate surface and let roots grow into the substrate. Aquarium Co-Op

• Choose an area with moderate water flow — since these plants come from fast‐moving streams, they prefer some circulation (but not overly destructive flow) to reduce debris/film buildup. The 2Hr Aquarist

• Because ‘Aurora’ grows slowly, allocate space and avoid crowding. Over time it will spread but slowly.

4. Maintenance & Care

• Keep water quality stable — Bucephalandra tends to respond poorly to big swings in water chemistry or poor water quality. The 2Hr Aquarist

• Regular water changes and removing debris/film on leaves helps avoid algae issues (since slow growth means less leaf replacement).

• Fertiliser: Because the plant does not rely heavily on substrate nutrients, a good liquid fertiliser (with micronutrients) once a week (or per your dosing regime) will help keep leaves healthy. Root tabs not generally necessary unless planted deep. Splashy Fish

• Light: Keep at low–medium intensity. If you see signs of algae on leaves, consider reducing light intensity or duration.

• Cleaning: Leaves may collect algae or biofilm; gently wiping the surface or using algae eaters helps.

• Observe: Since growth is slow, new leaves will appear gradually — don’t expect rapid filling in.