{"product_id":"bucephalandra-sp-venus","title":"Bucephalandra sp. \"Mini Venus\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra 'Mini Venus'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong\u003eone Bucephalandra 'Mini Venus' plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–6 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClump:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the square cm, Minimum 25 \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ecm² \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra 'Mini Venus'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and attractive Bucephalandra variety with small, smooth, oval-shaped leaves. Its petite size makes it an excellent choice for nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, and detailed aquascapes where a small-scale epiphytic plant is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Bucephalandra, 'Mini Venus' is a slow-growing \u003cstrong\u003eepiphytic rhizome plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that naturally grows attached to rocks and wood in the fast-flowing streams and rivers of Borneo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small leaves typically measure approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and have a smooth, oval shape. Its compact growth habit makes it particularly useful for adding detail and texture to smaller hardscape features.\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucephalandra 'Mini Venus' — 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\u003eLeaf Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, approximately 1–1.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-right: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth \/ Oval\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":"Rhizome 3-6 Leafs","offer_id":30703715614803,"sku":"","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clump per cm² (Minimum 25 cm²)","offer_id":30703715582035,"sku":null,"price":0.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/9F17B1E9-D5B3-4BF1-A8FB-E9A67D28FBA4.jpg?v=1786290662","url":"https:\/\/thewetleaf.ca\/products\/bucephalandra-sp-venus","provider":"The Wet Leaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}