{"product_id":"bucephalandra-needle-leaf-tissue-culture","title":"Bucephalandra Needle Leaf Tissue Culture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare nano plant with small, elongated leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm-raised and not wild-harvested \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails\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\u003eBucephalandra 'Needle Leaf' is a rare and beautiful aquarium plant that has small, elongated leaves about 0.5–0.75 inch (1–2 cm) long. The deep green leaves are speckled with small, white dots and have slightly wavy edges, whereas the new rhizome growth has a lovely red hue. Expect this slow-growing bucephalandra to reach about 1–2 inches (3–5 cm) in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra \u003c\/em\u003esp. 'Needle Leaf'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative To:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e E\u003c\/span\u003easy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttach to \u003c\/span\u003erocks or wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Light 10-20 PAR \u003ca 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\" title=\"(click to see our PAR chart)\" rel=\"noopener\" 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\u003cspan\u003e none to low\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant Bucephalandra Needle Leaf\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Upon receiving the tissue culture plant, immediately open the container and rinse off any excess liquid from the roots.\u003cbr\u003e2. 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow Bucephalandra Needle Leaf\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Caring for Bucephalandra 'Needle Leaf' is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 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 \"Needle Leaf\": 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 Needle Leaf\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":40985231097925,"sku":"5703249000507","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/bucephalandra-needle-leaf-tissue-culture-6392813.jpg?v=1766094907","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/bucephalandra-needle-leaf-tissue-culture","provider":"Aquarium Co-Op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}