Bucephalandra Sokan

Bucephalandra 'Sokan' is an exceptional and highly coveted aquatic plant that has taken the aquascaping world by storm. Hailing from the fast-flowing, shaded streams of Borneo, Indonesia, this variety is celebrated for its elongated, elegantly rippled leaf margins and remarkable color transition. Despite its rare and exotic appearance, it has become a favorite for hobbyists of all skill levels due to its robust nature and straightforward cultivation needs. It functions beautifully as a transitional accent in the mid-ground, flourishing when anchored to porous rockwork, natural driftwood, or hardscape features. Characterized by its sturdy growth habit, Bucephalandra 'Sokan' displays narrow, deep olive to forest green leaves that develop a brilliant silvery sheen under proper lighting, reaching an average size of 2 to 3 inches.

Propagating this plant is effortless—merely slice the horizontal creeping rhizome into sections with a sharp blade and secure the new cuttings to a fresh surface.

Features:

• Low-maintenance and resilient: Adapts easily to varying light levels and water parameters;

• Distinctive elongated texture: Features narrow, ruffled leaves with a striking metallic or silvery iridescence;

• Versatile epiphytic growth: Rhizome readily binds to rocks, wood, or mesh without needing to be buried;

• Ideal micro-habitat: Offers excellent foraging grounds and hiding spots for shrimp and nano fish.

Care:

• Tank size (Minimum): 10 Gal

• Care: Easy

• Temperature: 75-82

• PH: 6.8-7.8

• Max Size: 3"

• CO2: Not required

• Lighting: Low-Moderate

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