{"product_id":"bucephalandra-alamanda","title":"Bucephalandra Alamanda","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buce Alamanda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra Alamanda is a slow-growing epiphytic plant prized for its sturdy, textured foliage and compact growth. Like other Bucephalandra varieties, it naturally grows attached to rocks and other surfaces in the flowing waters of Borneo rather than rooted in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its dark green leaves and relatively compact form, Alamanda works especially well as an accent plant on driftwood, stone, and other hardscape. Its slow growth makes it easy to maintain and allows it to retain its shape without frequent trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra Alamanda is a great choice for aquascapers looking to add detail and texture to a hardscape, particularly in nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, and low-tech setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Small, slow-growing foliage makes it ideal for adding detail to rocks, driftwood, and other hardscape\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Green Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Dark green leaves provide a rich contrast against lighter plants and hardscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Shrimp \u0026amp; Fish Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Dense foliage provides additional surfaces for grazing and cover for small aquatic livestock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucephalandra is an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/blogs\/aquascaping-guides-and-tips\/epiphyte-or-rheophyte-which-is-it\" title=\"Epiphyte or Rheophyte… Which Is It? How to identify these plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eepiphytic plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that should be \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/blogs\/aquascaping-guides-and-tips\/how-to-plant-aquatic-plants-epiphytes\" title=\"How to Plant Epiphyte Aquatic Plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eattached to rocks or driftwood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Never bury the rhizome in substrate, as this will cause the plant to rot and melt.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid making drastic changes to your water parameters or lighting. Unstable conditions are the primary cause of leaf melt in new specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal size and coloration depend entirely on your specific aquarium conditions. Please note that photos are a representation, and individual plants may vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borneo (Endemic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not necessary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide the rhizome with sharp scissors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CPA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45199817277640,"sku":"UNP463L","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1167\/8568\/files\/bucephalandra-alamanda-1256690199.jpg?v=1788286299","url":"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/products\/bucephalandra-alamanda","provider":"Buce Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}