{"product_id":"bucephalandra-kapuas-brownie-ghost-freshwater-plant","title":"Bucephalandra 'Kapuas Brownie Ghost' (Bucephalandra sp.) — Tissue Culture Cup | Freshwater Live Plant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBucephalandra 'Kapuas Brownie Ghost' (\u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) is a stunning slow-growing epiphyte native to the streams of Borneo. Prized for its dark, textured leaves with subtle iridescent shimmer, this variety makes an eye-catching addition to any planted aquarium. Care level is beginner-friendly — it thrives under low light, requires no CO2 injection, and attaches easily to rocks and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more live plants? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/live-plants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLive Plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/plant-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium — thrives under basic LED lighting, no high-intensity needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required — grows well without CO2 injection, though supplementation can speed growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach to hardscape (epiphyte) — do NOT bury the rhizome in substrate or it will rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–82°F (20–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground — attach to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide the rhizome into sections, each with a few leaves and roots. Reattach new pieces to hardscape with super glue or thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBucephalandra 'Kapuas Brownie Ghost'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBorneo (Kapuas River region)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3–6 inches (8–15 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTissue culture cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Bucephalandra need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Bucephalandra grows perfectly well without CO2 injection. It's a slow grower by nature, and while CO2 can encourage slightly faster growth, it's completely optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant Bucephalandra in substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Bucephalandra is an epiphyte and must be attached to hardscape (rocks or driftwood). Burying the rhizome in substrate will cause it to rot and die. Use super glue gel or fishing line to secure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the leaves melting after I added it to my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTissue culture plants often experience a brief transition period when moved to a submerged aquarium. Some leaf melting is normal as the plant adapts from its emersed tissue culture form to submersed growth. New healthy leaves will emerge within 1–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bucephalandra safe with shrimp and snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Bucephalandra is completely shrimp-safe and makes an excellent choice for shrimp tanks. The textured leaves provide great grazing surfaces for biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541468950747,"sku":"8807410","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_fac67124-fd08-4f34-b547-d40a550a4c8d.png?v=1775047840","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bucephalandra-kapuas-brownie-ghost-freshwater-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}