{"product_id":"bucephalandra-brownie-ghost-ulu-kapus","title":"Bucephalandra brownie 'Ghost Ulu Kapus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBucephalandra brownie\u003c\/i\u003e 'Ghost Ulu Kapus' is an exceptionally rare and prized freshwater aquarium plant. Renowned for its captivating iridescent sheen and dark, metallic-toned leaves with signature ghostly lighter hues, this slow-growing rhizome species serves as a stunning centerpiece or accent for sophisticated nature-style aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the streams of Borneo, \u003ci\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/i\u003e 'Ghost Ulu Kapus' thrives as an epiphyte, making it ideal for attaching directly to aquarium driftwood and rocks rather than being planted in substrate. While it requires patience due to its deliberate growth rate, its hardiness and adaptability make it an exceptionally rewarding specimen for dedicated beginners looking to elevate their freshwater layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eBucephalandra brownie\u003c\/i\u003e 'Ghost Ulu Kapus'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuce Ghost Ulu Kapuas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground (Epiphyte)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Moderate (Beginner-friendly, slow grower)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 68°F–82°F (20°C–28°C) | pH: 6.0–7.5 | KH: 2–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Hardscape Attachment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike \u003ci\u003eAnubias\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/i\u003e features a horizontal stem called a rhizome, from which its leaves and roots sprout. \u003cb\u003eNever bury the rhizome in substrate\u003c\/b\u003e, or the plant will rot and decay. Instead, use fishing line, cotton thread, or specialized aquarium safe cyanoacrylate glue to mount the plant securely onto pieces of driftwood or decorative aquarium rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Coloration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003ci\u003eGhost Ulu Kapus\u003c\/i\u003e adapts well to low-light setups, providing moderate lighting brings out its deeper metallic tones and distinctive iridescent, ghostly sheen. Intense lighting should be introduced gradually alongside balanced photoperiods (6 to 8 hours daily) to prevent unwanted nuisance algae from forming on its slow-growing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Water Chemistry \u0026amp; Fertilization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species flourishes in stable freshwater parameters with clean, well-circulated water. Carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e) injection is not strictly required, but a modest supply coupled with regular liquid micro-and-macro fertilizer dosing will significantly enhance leaf coloration, vitality, and overall development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050289209684,"sku":"ST010267","price":12.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Bucephalandrabrownie_GhostUluKapus.jpg?v=1788865055","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/bucephalandra-brownie-ghost-ulu-kapus","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}