Water parameters
Temperature22–28°C
pH6–7.5
General hardness (GH)2–12 dGH
Recommended range
Overview
'Mini Needle Leaf' is one of the smallest commercial forms of the genus Bucephalandra, which comes from Borneo. Its leaves are 1–2 cm long and very narrow, almost needle-like, and dark green. The whole plant usually stays at 3–5 cm and forms a dense, low clump. Thanks to its small size it is used in nano aquariums and for fine detail between stones in larger layouts.
Planting and Placement
Do not bury the rhizome. Fix it to small stones or pieces of driftwood with gel glue or wedge it into cracks in the rock. The roots attach within a few weeks.
Care and Fertilization
- Light: Low to medium; under strong light the leaves collect algae.
- CO₂: Not required, but supports growth.
- Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer is enough.
- It grows very slowly; the clump is propagated by dividing the rhizome. Choose farm-grown or tissue-culture plants rather than wild-collected ones.
Propagation
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Common Problems
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- Page created · October 16, 2026