This plant has a new botanical assignment and thus a new name. It belongs to the group of small stature species with linear and curled leaves such as B. belindae, B. catherineae and B. mircantha. The variety ‘Needle Leaf’ is extremely slow growing and particularly suitable for filigree aquascaping landscapes. As with all Bucephalandra species, it is very easy to care for. Inserting small algae cleaners, such as Amano shrimp or Clithon snails, is recommended.
The grass-leaved water trumpet is a very attractive plant for the background. The species crispatula is very variable, just like the varieties balansae or tonkinensis. Particularly striking are the more or less nubby leaves with wavy edges. The leaf blades may develop wonderful colors, depending on the intensity of illumination. This water trumpet is especially recommendable for cichlid aquaria with higher water hardness. However, the plant is also a great feature in a larger
community aquarium together with other plants.
The invitro cultivation of plants means, that individual cells or plant parts are cultivated on nutrient media under sterile, laboratory conditions. By adding certain growth regulators such as phytohormones, new and intact plants can be generated from small pieces and even cells.
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Genus: | Bucephalandra |
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Species: | micrantha ‘Needle Leaf’ |
Family: | Araceae |
Origin: | Borneo |
Light: | medium – low |
Temperature: | 20-28 °C |
Growth rate: | very slow |
Area: | Foreground |
Height: | up to 2 cm |
pH: | 5-8 |
Water hardness: | soft to moderate |
Co2: | 0-20 mg/l |
Propagation: | rhizome cuttings |
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