Bucephalandra Brownie Purple Vitro Culture

Bucephalandra Brownie Purple Vitro Culture®

Rich Purple Hues in a Rare, Compact Form – Grown Sterile & Ready for Aquascaping

Bucephalandra Brownie Purple is a sought-after cultivar known for its velvety, deep purple foliage and compact, rhizomatous growth. This Vitro Culture® version ensures a clean, pest-free start—perfect for shrimp tanks, nano aquascapes, or collectors of rare aquatic plants. Its subtle iridescence and slow-growing habit make it an ideal highlight for any aquascape layout.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Brownie Purple’

• Growth Form: Compact rhizome with tight-leaved clusters

• Coloration: Dark brown to deep violet-purple with a metallic sheen

• Lighting Needs: Low to moderate light preferred

• Growth Rate: Very slow, ideal for long-term aquascapes

• CO₂ Requirement: Optional, but enhances leaf coloration and vigor

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• Sterile and Pest-Free: Lab-grown to eliminate algae, snails, and contaminants

• Compact Format: Delivered in a sealed 4-inch bag with approx. 3–4 clumps

• Safe for Sensitive Tanks: Ideal for shrimp, betta, and quarantine setups

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Highlight Plant: Adds rare color contrast and texture to driftwood and stones

• Perfect for Nano Tanks: Compact size makes it a showstopper in small layouts

• Decor-Friendly: Easily attaches to hardscape using thread or glue

🌱 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation: Divide rhizome gently once multiple growth tips appear

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required – prefers growing on wood or rock

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes, in high humidity setups or paludariums

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• 1x 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing 3–4 small clumps of Bucephalandra Brownie Purple

• Grown in sterile gel medium, ready to rinse and plant

🔒 Disclaimer:

Photos represent mature plants under optimal conditions. Size, shape, and color may vary depending on aquarium parameters. Rinse gel medium thoroughly before introducing to your tank. Handle with care, as tissue culture plants are delicate upon arrival.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release Bucephalandra—or any aquatic species—into the wild. Dispose of extra plants responsibly. Always verify your local regulations prior to purchase.