Although Bucephalandras originate from Asia and Anubias from Africa, they have much in common, including how to cultivate them.

Bucephalandra sp. 'Needle Leaf' has slightly higher requirements than 'diabolica' and 'pygmaeae', but remains a very easy plant to grow. A little added CO2 and slightly more light are beneficial. The submerged leaves are green, elongated, and slightly wavy, displaying numerous small white dots. Each leaf is less than 0.5 cm wide and between 1 and 2 cm long. The youngest parts of the rhizome have a beautiful red color. Growth is slow.

The creeping rhizome should not be covered when planting, otherwise the plant will rot and die.