{"product_id":"bucephalandra-black-pearl","title":"Bucephalandra Black Pearl","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRare nano plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, dark-colored leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm-raised, not wild-collected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNot available to be shipped to Hawaii and Alaska.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucephelandra 'Black Pearl' gets its name from its dark-colored leaves with a deep green to almost red color. This slow-growing plant has similar care requirements to Anubias plants and will thrive under low light. Bucephelandra Black Pearl is a rare beauty that would be great addition to nano and large aquariums alike. It will grow along via its rhizome while producing small, rounded leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e sp. Black Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative To:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borneo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attach to\u003c\/span\u003e rocks, wood, or decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Light: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow to Medium Light 10-35 PAR \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(click to see our PAR chart)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/par_brightness_graphic_v3_with_tank_sizes_32ec4d9e-f111-496a-8440-0cad69724507.png?v=1714069077\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(click to see our PAR chart)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e none to low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/easy-green-all-in-one-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Green fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut rhizome and split into two plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Being a natural product, the plant appearance can vary from what is shown.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant Bucephalandra Black Pearl\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Remove the potted plant from plastic basket, and split the rock wool in half.\u003cbr\u003e2. Carefully remove the plant roots from the rock wool. The bucephalandra can be planted as one single plant or gently separated into smaller plant clumps by snapping apart the rhizome.\u003cbr\u003e3. Insert each plant clump between a crack in a rock or more firmly attach them to decor using \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-glue-gel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esuper glue gel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more details, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/aquarium\/bucephalandra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread the full care guide for bucephalandra\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow Bucephalandra Black Pearl\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Bucephalandra care is very easy, so start by using low to medium lighting between 10-35 PAR. \u003cbr\u003e— Why is my buce turning yellow or brown? It may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquarium-co-op-multi-test-strips\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emulti-test strip\u003c\/a\u003e. Dose with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/easy-green-all-in-one-fertilizer\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Green all-in-one fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate. \u003cbr\u003e— How to trim bucephalandra black pearl: If the buce has dying or melting leaves, trim them off at the base of the leaf without damaging the rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Propagate Bucephalandra Black Pearl\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the rhizome and split into two plants. Plant the two sections as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40100157587525,"sku":"810055291724","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/bucephalandra-black-pearl-9964373.jpg?v=1766094915","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/bucephalandra-black-pearl","provider":"Aquarium Co-Op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}