Bucephalandra ‘Red Skeleton King’

Bucephalandra ‘Red Skeleton King’Bucephalandra Red Skeleton King is a highly sought after Buce variety prized for its deep red to burgundy tones, dark veining, and bold leaf structure. With its thick, leathery leaves and slow, compact growth, this plant delivers a dramatic, high contrast look that instantly elevates any aquascape. A true collector piece, it performs best when attached to rock or driftwood. Why Youll Love It Deep red to wine coloration under stable, high quality

Bucephalandra ‘Red Skeleton King’ is a highly sought-after Buce variety prized for its deep red to burgundy tones, dark veining, and bold leaf structure. With its thick, leathery leaves and slow, compact growth, this plant delivers a dramatic, high-contrast look that instantly elevates any aquascape. A true collector piece, it performs best when attached to rock or driftwood.

Why You’ll Love It

• 🔴 Deep red to wine coloration under stable, high-quality conditions

• 🦴 Distinct “skeleton” veining for a bold, textured appearance

• 🌿 Compact, slow growth – perfect for detail-focused layouts

• 🪨 Epiphyte plant – no planting required, ideal for hardscape

Care Requirements

• Difficulty: Easy to Medium

• Light: Low to medium (higher light enhances color, but go slow)

• CO₂: Not required (recommended for best color and faster recovery)

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Placement: Foreground to midground (attached to rock or wood)

• Temperature: 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

Aquascaping Tips

• Attach to driftwood or stone using glue or thread—never bury the rhizome

• Color improves with stable CO₂, clean water, and controlled nitrates

• Looks exceptional in nano tanks, shrimp tanks, and high-end nature layouts