You will receive 3 to 4 rhizomes.
The term “Bucephalandra Tarantula" refers to a specific, rare variety of the aquatic plant Bucephalandra. It is not a type of tarantula (spider). This plant is popular in the aquarium hobby for its unique appearance and relatively easy care requirements.
Key Features of Bucephalandra 'Tarantula'
- Appearance: This variety is noted for its very thin and narrow leaves. Like other Bucephalandra species, it may display iridescent or shimmering colors, often with a blueish or purplish sheen under proper aquarium LED lighting.
- Origin: The genus Bucephalandra is native to Borneo, Indonesia, where the plants are found growing on rocks and driftwood in fast-flowing streams.
- Growth: It is a slow-growing, epiphytic plant, meaning it naturally attaches its roots to hard surfaces rather than growing in substrate.
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Care: Bucephalandra 'Tarantula' is considered easy to care for, similar to Anubias or Java Ferns.
- It thrives in low to medium light and benefits from good water flow.
- It can be grown fully submerged in an aquarium or emersed in a paludarium/terrarium.
- The plant's rhizome should not be buried in the substrate, as this can cause it to rot. It is best attached to rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe super glue gel or thread.
- Stable water parameters are important, as sudden changes can cause the leaves to "melt".
