Bucephalandra Mini Dark Needle

Common Name: Bucephalandra Mini Dark Needle

Buce ‘Mini Dark Needle’ is a low-tech, small aquarium plant featuring slender, dark green leaves and striking reddish sheaths on its stems. This variety is highly prized for its needle-like foliage and its ability to adapt to a wide range of water parameters while maintaining a very compact profile. Highly versatile, it can be grown submerged or emersed, usually attached to hardscape such as driftwood or rocks rather than being buried in traditional aquarium substrate. It's a beautiful addition to the foreground of a planted tank, where it will slowly sprout from its central rhizome to create a dense, textured colony.

Key Features & Notes

• The thin, pointed leaves provide a unique fine-leaf texture that is perfect for adding intricate detail to small-scale hardscape.
• The contrast between the deep green leaves and the reddish sheaths adds a subtle but sophisticated pop of color to your planted tank.
• This is one of the most durable species in the hobby and thrives in shaded areas. It is an ideal choice for aquascapes where other plants might struggle.
• It is perfectly at home fully submerged in an aquarium or emersed in high-humidity terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.

Care Tips & Preparation

• Bucephalandra is an epiphytic plant that should be attached to rocks or driftwood. Never bury the rhizome in substrate, as this will cause the plant to rot and melt.
  
• Avoid making drastic changes to your water parameters or lighting. Unstable conditions are the primary cause of leaf melt in new specimens.
• While this plant is hardy and low-maintenance, CO2 injection will yield much faster growth. We recommend researching your specific water chemistry to ensure your plant thrives.
• Final size and coloration depend entirely on your specific aquarium conditions. Please note that photos are a representation, and individual plants may vary.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Additional Information
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

Family Name: Araceae
Origin: Borneo (Endemic)
Skill Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Slow
Light: Low to Medium
CO2: Not necessary but recommended
pH Range: 6.0 – 8.0
Propagation: Divide the rhizome with sharp scissors