{"product_id":"live-aquarium-plant-bucephalandra-arrogant-blue-for-low-tech-freshwater-aquascapes-and-shaded-hardscape","title":"Live Aquarium Plant, Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue for Low-Tech Freshwater Aquascapes and Shaded Hardscape","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive a freshwater aquascape fine texture and shifting color using Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue, an easy, slow-growing plant for foreground or midground hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts small oval leaves have ruffled margins and can transition from olive green to deep purplish-blue. Under stable conditions and suitable LED lighting, the foliage develops an iridescent metallic shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable epiphyte can grow submerged in an aquarium or emersed in a high-humidity terrarium, vivarium, or paludarium. Attach the rhizome to rock or driftwood rather than burying it in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, oval leaves and undulating edges add crisp, fine-scale detail around rocks and driftwood without visually overwhelming the layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage can shift from olive green to deep purplish-blue, while suitable LED lighting brings out an iridescent sheen that creates a distinctive aquascape accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts tolerance for shaded areas gives pet parents more planting options in low- to medium-light layouts where some other plants may struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth from thin rhizomes gradually forms a dense colony, making this plant useful for building a detailed foreground or midground over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe easy skill level and low-tech care profile make it approachable for beginners, while optional CO2 injection can support faster growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon name: Bucephalandra Arrogant Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Borneo; endemic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level: Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Not necessary, but recommended for faster growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH range: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth form: Epiphytic rhizome plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Foreground or midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing environments: Submerged or emersed in high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: Divide the rhizome using sharp scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhizome care: Attach to rock or driftwood; never bury the rhizome in substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable variants: Plant (6–10 leaves); Mini Clump (3–5 plants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep conditions and lighting stable to reduce the risk of leaf melt, then let this slow-growing Bucephalandra settle into its hardscape. Choose a single 6–10-leaf plant for a focused accent or a 3–5-plant mini clump for broader initial coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buce Plant","offers":[{"title":"Plant (6-10 Leaves)","offer_id":44656800858215,"sku":"SHP-1217-2B07A1","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini Clump (3-5 Plants)","offer_id":44656800890983,"sku":"SHP-1217-251901","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/6209\/8279\/files\/4280561217-main-001.jpg?v=1789753912","url":"https:\/\/cozypawwear.com\/products\/live-aquarium-plant-bucephalandra-arrogant-blue-for-low-tech-freshwater-aquascapes-and-shaded-hardscape","provider":"CozyPaw Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}