{"product_id":"horizon-bucephalandra-sp-deep-purple","title":"Horizon - Bucephalandra sp. \"Deep Purple\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHorizon Bucephalandra sp. 'Deep Purple'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Deep Purple'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and highly decorative rhizomatous aquarium plant valued for its dark foliage, gently wavy leaf margins, and subtle metallic colouration. Depending on the aquarium conditions, its leaves may display shades of deep green, bronze, reddish-purple, and blue-purple, often accompanied by fine reflective speckling under aquarium LED lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts slow, low-growing habit makes it an excellent choice for detailed aquascapes, nano aquariums, and shaded hardscape areas. When several portions are attached close together, the creeping rhizomes gradually branch and develop into a dense, bushy cluster. Like other Bucephalandra varieties, 'Deep Purple' is an epiphytic plant and should be attached to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape rather than planted deeply in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Plant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizomatous Epiphyte\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but recommended\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome division\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDark green to purple foliage adds striking contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubtle metallic and iridescent tones appear underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact size is ideal for nano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent for attaching to rocks and driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlow growth keeps maintenance requirements low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates dense, bushy clusters as the rhizome branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for shrimp aquariums and detailed aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan thrive without mandatory CO₂ injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 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Tissue culture plants are supplied free from algae, snails, parasites, and pesticides, making them an excellent choice for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and sensitive shrimp setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore adding the plant to your aquarium, carefully remove it from the tissue culture cup and thoroughly rinse away the nutrient gel using clean aquarium water. Gently divide the plant into several smaller portions before attaching them to rocks, driftwood, or other aquarium hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rhizomatous epiphyte, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Deep Purple' must not have its rhizome buried beneath the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Covering the rhizome can restrict water circulation and cause the plant to rot. Attach each portion using aquarium-safe glue, cotton thread, or fishing line, or gently wedge it into a suitable hardscape crevice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLow to medium lighting is generally suitable, although moderate aquarium LED lighting may help reveal the plant's darker purple and metallic tones. CO₂ injection is not essential but can support denser growth and improved leaf quality. Stable water parameters, gentle water flow, regular maintenance, and consistent liquid fertilisation will produce the best long-term results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra is less tolerant of sudden environmental changes than some other hardy rhizomatous plants. Avoid abrupt changes in lighting, water chemistry, fertilisation, or CO₂ levels. Some tissue culture portions may experience temporary transition melt while adapting to submerged aquarium conditions, but healthy new growth should appear once the plant becomes established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The final leaf size, shape, and colouration depend strongly on the aquarium's lighting, nutrients, CO₂ availability, and water conditions. As this is a living plant, its size, number of leaves, colour, and overall appearance may vary from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horizon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41761568587909,"sku":"TC020","price":175.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/horizon-bucephalandra-sp-deep-purple","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}