Bucephalandra kedagang Japan T/C [Small] CUP

Clean, compact, and tissue-culture safe — Bucephalandra Kedagang Japan T/C Cup (Small) is a tissue-culture grown specimen of the popular Kedagang Japan variety, offered in a sterile cup for guaranteed pest- and disease-free planting. The Kedagang Japan is prized for its compact, rounded leaves with a beautiful blue-green iridescent sheen — one of the most popular and widely loved Bucephalandra varieties in the hobby.

Overview

Why Tissue Culture?

Tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, making them completely free of algae, snails, parasites, and pathogens. This makes them the safest choice for aquariums with shrimp, sensitive fish, or established planted tanks where introducing pests would be a serious concern.

Appearance

The Kedagang Japan displays compact, rounded to oval leaves in a rich, deep green with a beautiful blue-green iridescent sheen that shimmers under aquarium lighting. New leaves often emerge with a reddish or bronze tint before maturing to their characteristic iridescent green. The compact, tidy growth habit and lovely iridescence make this one of the most popular and versatile Bucephalandra varieties for foreground and nano aquarium use.

Water Parameters & Care

• Temperature: 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C)
• pH: 5.0 – 7.5
• General Hardness (GH): 1 – 15 dGH
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• CO₂: Not required, but benefits from CO₂ injection
• Fertiliser: Benefits from regular liquid fertiliser with micronutrients

Planting & Placement

Rinse the tissue culture gel from the roots before planting. Never bury the rhizome in substrate — attach to driftwood or rocks using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe glue. Ideal for foreground placement and nano aquariums.

Compatibility

Compatible with all freshwater fish and invertebrates. Safe for shrimp tanks. Maintain moderate lighting and good water flow to minimize algae growth on leaves.

Bucephalandra Kedagang Japan T/C Cup is a clean, beautiful, and versatile plant that brings iridescent Bornean beauty to any aquascape. Pest-free, easy to keep, and always rewarding — a perfect choice for any planted tank.