Bucephalandra pygmaea ‘Sintang’ Compact Elegance from the Heart of Borneo

Bucephalandra pygmaea ‘Sintang’ is a petite and refined variety of Bucephalandra native to the Sintang region of West Kalimantan, Borneo. This variant is prized for its compact size, dense clumping habit, and soft, rounded leaves with subtle undulating edgesmaking it an excellent choice for nano tanks, foreground accents, and minimalist aquascapes.

Cultivated through sterile tissue culture propagation, ‘Sintang’ is especially well-suited for aquascapers looking to maintain a clean, pest-free setup. It adapts beautifully to both submerged and emersed growth, rewarding hobbyists with a resilient, slow-growing plant that occasionally produces delicate underwater blooms.

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra pygmaea ‘Sintang’

• Common Name: Bucephalandra Sintang

• Origin: Sintang, West Kalimantan, Borneo

• Leaf Shape: Oval to rounded with slight wave at the edge

• Color: Dark green to bluish-green with pale green undersides

• Size: Leaves up to 2.5 cm long and 1.2 cm wide

• Growth Form: Compact rosettes with short rhizomes

• Growth Speed: Slow to moderate

• Placement: Foreground, nano hardscape, or small wood/stone accents

• Flowering: Occasionally produces a white to pale pink spathe underwater

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium light (best coloration in moderate light)

• CO: Not required but recommended for faster growth

• Nutrients: Benefits from water column fertilization

• Water Parameters: Soft to medium-hard water, pH 6.07.4

• Temperature: 6878F (2026C)

Aquascaping Benefits:

• Ideal for nano aquariums and foreground detailing

• Provides contrast with finer or grass-like species

• Attaches easily to small lava rock, driftwood, or slate

• Compact size minimizes maintenance and trimming

• Excellent for terrariums, ripariums, and high-humidity setups

Propagation & Growth:

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required (epiphytic rhizome)

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes thrives in moist, shaded environments

• Trim rhizome and reattach divisions to promote bushier growth

• Adapts well to both submerged and emersed setups

What Youll Receive:

• One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture bag containing healthy Bucephalandra sp. Sintangplantletsready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.

• All plants propagated in a sterile, pest-free laboratory environment

Disclaimer:

Pictures shown are sample representations and not the actual plants you will receive. Unless stated otherwise, we do not guarantee plants will arrive free of pests or pesticides, or that they will be in a submerged or emersed form. Proper acclimation is essential for optimal growth.