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Bucephalandra 'Marble'

Bucephalandra sp. 'Marble'

Also known as: Marble Buce, Marble Bucephalandra, Variegated Bucephalandra

Origin: Borneo (Kalimantan)

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Care Requirements

Temperature2228 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH57
49

Quick Stats

Placement
foreground/midground
Height
up to 12 cm

About

Bucephalandra 'Marble' is a variegated cultivar that brings the visual drama of white marbling to the already impressive Bucephalandra genus. Each leaf is patterned differently — some display bold white sectors, others fine cream veining or speckled marbling — making no two leaves identical. The combination of green base colour, white patterning, and the genus's characteristic iridescence creates a three-layered visual effect unique in the aquatic plant world.

Variegated Bucephalandra are among the most challenging to maintain in stable, attractive condition. The marbling is a chimeric trait and occasional all-green or all-white shoots may appear; all-green shoots should be removed to preserve the variegated character. All-white shoots lack sufficient chlorophyll and will eventually deteriorate. Maintaining a balance of variegated tissue is the key management task.

Care requires soft, slightly acidic water, CO2 supplementation, and medium light — the same premium conditions needed by high-end Anubias variegated cultivars. Under these conditions the marble patterning is vivid and consistent. 'Marble' is best treated as a centrepiece specimen in a dedicated low-tech setup or a premium planted aquascape.

Care Guide

Light: medium light enhances white pattern visibility and maintains the iridescent quality of the green tissue. CO2: strongly recommended; variegated plants have higher metabolic costs — CO2 supports the green tissue that feeds the entire plant. Fertilisation: regular liquid micronutrient dosing with good iron levels; balanced nutrition supports both green and variegated tissue health. Placement: foreground centrepiece on dark hardscape or substrate where the white marbling stands out dramatically. Propagation: divide rhizome retaining variegated sections; remove all-green or all-white lateral shoots to maintain pinto/marble patterning.

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