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. Bucephalandra sp. 'Needle Leaf' are from Asia and Anubias fom Africa, they have a lot in common, including how to grow them. Type: Rhizomatous Origin: Asia Growth rate: Slow Height: 3 - 5+ Light demand: Low CO2 : Low Tropica 1-2-Grow plants are very young plants cultivated and delivered directly from Tropica's laboratory. The plants are guaranteed to be free from snails, algae and pesticides and therefore are totally harmless for sensitive shrimp and fish.
