{"product_id":"bucephalandra-lamandau-mini-purple-aquarium-plant-with-tiny-iridescent-leaves-for-nano-aquascapes-450856","title":"Bucephalandra Lamandau Mini Purple Aquarium Plant with Tiny Iridescent Leaves for Nano Aquascapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bucephalandra aquarium plant ‘Lamandau’ adds fine detail to nano aquascapes through exceptionally small leaves and compact growth. Its deep pink to purple iridescent hues bring color to foreground accents and hardscape crevices without taking up much space. Leaf color and final size vary with aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly epiphyte grows slowly on rock or driftwood and suits low to medium lighting. Remove the pot and all rockwool before attaching the plant, keeping its horizontal rhizome exposed. CO2 injection is optional; stable water conditions and lighting help the plant acclimate, while added CO2 and regular liquid fertilizing can encourage faster growth and richer coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny leaves provide fine texture for nano aquascapes and foreground details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditional pink to purple iridescence adds color to compact planted layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing rhizomes gradually form compact clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows submerged or emersed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to medium light requirements suit low-tech planted aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to rocks or driftwood with aquarium-safe glue or thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bucephalandra sp. 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First remove the pot and all rockwool, then keep the horizontal rhizome exposed rather than burying it in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Bucephalandra Lamandau need injected CO2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra Lamandau can grow without injected CO2 in a low-tech aquarium. Low to medium lighting is suitable, while CO2 injection and regular liquid fertilizing can promote faster growth and richer coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does this miniature plant fit in an aquascape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra Lamandau suits nano aquascapes, foreground details and hardscape crevices. Its tiny leaves and slow, compact growth let you add texture around rocks and driftwood in limited space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill every Bucephalandra Lamandau plant have purple leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra Lamandau coloration varies with aquarium conditions. 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