Bucephalandra sp. ‘Needle Leaf’
Though Bucephalandras are from Asia and Anubias fom Africa, they have a lot in common, including how to grow them.
Bucephalandra sp. ‘Needle leaf’ has a bit higher demands than the ‘diabolica’ and pygmaeae, but is still a very easy plant to grow. Some added CO2 and a little more light is beneficial. Immersed leaves are green, elongated and slightly waved, showing numerous tiny, white dots. Each leaf is less than 0.5 cm broad and between 1 and 2 cm long. Youngest parts of the rhizome display a nice, red colour. Growth is slow.
The creeping rhizome must not be covered when planting, otherwise the plant will rot and die.
Plant Info
| Type: | Rhizomatous | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | Asia | |
| Growth rate: | Slow | |
| Height: | 3 – 5+ | |
| Light demand: | Low | |
| CO2 : | Low |
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