{"product_id":"bucephalandra-pygmaea-bukit-kelam","title":"Bucephalandra Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam' Tissue Culture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare rhizome plant that's sustainably farm-raised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright green, oblong leaves with wavy edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003eThis small but beautiful aquarium plant has wavy-edged, oblong leaves that are about 2 inches (5 cm) long and 0.75 inch (2 cm) wide. The bright green leaves are speckled with small, white dots, and the ruffled edging provides a unique texture to your planted tank. Expect this slow-growing bucephalandra to reach about 2–4 inches (5–10 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 pygmaea \u003c\/em\u003e'Bukit Kelam'\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 Easy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAttach to\u003c\/span\u003e rocks, wood, or decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Light: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow 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 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\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant Bucephalandra Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'\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 Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Caring for \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra pygmaea\u003c\/em\u003e Bukit Kelam 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 \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra pygmaea \u003c\/em\u003eBukit Kelam: 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 Pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'\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":41055297339461,"sku":"139TC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/bucephalandra-pygmaea-bukit-kelam-tissue-culture-7074278.jpg?v=1766094848","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/bucephalandra-pygmaea-bukit-kelam","provider":"Aquarium Co-Op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}