{"product_id":"bucephalandra-black-swan","title":"Bucephalandra 'Black Swan'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra 'Black Swan'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong\u003eone Bucephalandra 'Black Swan' plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar in size to the product photos, with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra 'Black Swan'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful and relatively rare variety of Bucephalandra from Borneo. Like other Bucephalandra, it is a slow-growing \u003cstrong\u003eepiphytic rhizome plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that naturally grows attached to rocks and wood in fast-flowing streams and rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Black Swan' is an attractive choice for aquascapes where a slower-growing, low-maintenance plant is desired. Its distinctive appearance makes it particularly well suited to nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, and planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra is highly adaptable and can thrive under a wide range of aquarium conditions. It does not require CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e, although supplemental CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e can encourage faster growth and more vigorous development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Anubias and Java Fern, \u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra should not be planted with its rhizome buried in the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, attach it to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape using aquarium-safe planting glue or thread. The roots will eventually anchor themselves to the hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra is one of the easier aquarium plants to grow and is tolerant of a wide range of aquarium conditions. It performs well under \u003cstrong\u003elow to medium lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e and benefits from nutrients available in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is a slow-growing plant, excessive lighting can encourage algae growth on the leaves. A quality all-in-one liquid fertilizer can help provide the nutrients needed for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Bucephalandra can tolerate moderate to high water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach the rhizome to \u003cstrong\u003edriftwood, rocks, or other aquarium hardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e using aquarium-safe planting glue or thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not bury the rhizome in the substrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rhizome should remain completely exposed while the roots can be allowed to grow around or into the substrate or hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the roots will naturally attach the plant to its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra 'Black Swan' — Quick Stats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0 6px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding-right: 25px;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorneo, Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome \/ Epiphyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2–4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow – Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28°C (68–82°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft – Hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttached to rocks or driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"The Wet Leaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45943741349971,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/thewetleaf.ca\/products\/bucephalandra-black-swan","provider":"The Wet Leaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}