Bucephalandra Mini Dark Needle

Bucephalandra Mini Dark Needle, interchangeable with "Mini Needle Leaf," is a miniature aquarium plant. Being one of the smallest Bucephalandras, this mini aquatic rhizome works especially well for nano aquariums. It exhibits a creeping growth that will slowly spread over any hardscape or decor with a porous structure. Primarily green in color, it may develop a sheen under the right lighting.

Its small, compact size makes it an excellent plant to pick for detailed work or tucked-away areas of an aquascape that you notice when viewing up close—aka the small details that make a big difference. Plant this bite-sized Buce in a spot that receives good water flow, low to moderate lighting, aquatic plant fertilizer, and CO2 injection for the best growing results. Buce are tolerant of conditions associated with low-tech tanks, but provide more, and the difference in health and condition can’t be missed!

*Detail photos depict an Ultum Nature Systems 5N nano aquarium with small bucephalandra varieties planted in the midground. These photos intend to show an example, not the actual species listed here.

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