Bucephalandra Bilbis Blue (Submersed Grown)

Bucephalandra ‘Bilbis Blue’ is a striking aquatic plant known for its beautiful blue-green coloration, compact growth, and attractive textured foliage. This highly desirable Bucephalandra variety is grown fully submersed, making it ready to add directly to established aquariums without the need for an emersed-to-submersed transition. Its slow growth rate and easy-care nature make it an excellent choice for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano setups, and low-tech aquascapes. Like other Bucephalandra, Bilbis Blue grows from a rhizome and is best attached to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape rather than planted beneath the substrate. Its unique coloration and compact form make it a beautiful choice for adding contrast and detail to natural aquascapes.

Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Bilbis Blue’
Family: Araceae
Growth Form: Rhizome plant
Growth Rate: Slow
Lighting Requirements: Low to Medium
CO₂ Requirement: Not required, but recommended for faster growth and fuller development
Tank Placement: Foreground, Midground, or attached to Hardscape (Do not bury the rhizome) 
Temperature Range: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Max Height: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm)
Care Level: Easy
Native Region: Borneo

Why You’ll Love It:

Beautiful blue-green coloration adds contrast and visual interest to planted aquariums.

Fully submersed grown and ready to add directly to your aquarium.

Slow-growing and extremely low maintenance.

Excellent for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and low-tech setups.

Can be attached to rocks, driftwood, and other hardscape for a natural aquascape.

Compact growth makes it ideal for adding detail to smaller aquascapes.

Please Note: The product photo shows one head. Individual plants may naturally vary in leaf size, shape, coloration, and growth pattern.