{"product_id":"bucephalandra-micrantha-needle-leaf","title":"Bucephalandra micrantha 'Needle Leaf'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce a touch of practical elegance to your aquarium with \u003ci\u003eBucephalandra micrantha\u003c\/i\u003e 'Needle Leaf', a distinctive epiphyte native to Borneo. Famous for its ultra-narrow, elongated leaves and subtle metallic sheen, this rare variety forms tight, bushy clusters that add intricate texture and depth to hardscape features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching a maximum height of just 2 cm, 'Needle Leaf' is exceptionally suited for nano tanks, midground accents, and low-tech setups. It is also completely shrimp-safe, providing ideal grazing surfaces and biofilm for freshwater shrimp. Highly adaptable, it thrives under subdued lighting without demanding mandatory CO₂ injection, though added CO₂ helps accelerate growth and enhance its natural metallic hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Easy (Beginner-friendly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Epiphyte (Attach to wood or rockwork)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting:\u003c\/b\u003e Low to Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Optional (0–20 mg\/L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhizome division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquascaping Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Secure the plant to rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue or fishing line. Never bury the rhizome in substrate, as it requires active water circulation to avoid rotting. Maintenance is minimal—simply snip off older, faded leaves to keep the cluster looking pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Britblooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54749618995539,"sku":null,"price":6.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/9919\/3939\/files\/Bucephalandrasp._NeedleLeaf_-2_7b5ddf8d-70c4-48bc-81f2-778bca8325b5.webp?v=1787835414","url":"https:\/\/shop.britblooms.com\/products\/bucephalandra-micrantha-needle-leaf","provider":"Britblooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}