Tropica Bucephalandra sp. ‘Needle Leaf’ (Low Tech)
Bucephalandra sp. ‘Needle Leaf’ is a striking aquarium plant known for its narrow, elongated leaves that add elegance and fine texture to aquascapes. Its slow-growing and hardy nature makes it ideal for midground or foreground placement, providing a delicate contrast to larger plants.
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Rhizome plant |
| Placement | Foreground → Midground |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Height | 3–8 cm |
| Light demand | Low → Medium — subtle leaf colours become more visible under moderate light |
| CO₂ requirements | Low → Medium — CO₂ improves colour intensity and prevents melting |
In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete or our premium APT Zero. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.
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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.
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McMerwe’s comments: Perfect for attaching to rocks or driftwood, this plant thrives in low to moderate light and creates a natural, detailed underwater landscape in both beginner and advanced planted tanks. [Rating: 5/5]
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