{"product_id":"bucephalandra-red-skeleton-king","title":"Bucephalandra ‘Red Skeleton King’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eBucephalandra ‘Red Skeleton King’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly sought-after Buce variety prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"183\"\u003edeep red to burgundy tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, dark veining, and bold leaf structure. With its thick, leathery leaves and slow, compact growth, this plant delivers a dramatic, high-contrast look that instantly elevates any aquascape. 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