Bucephalandra Catherinae Red Pot (Farmed)
Common Name: Bucephalandra Catherinae Red
Bucephalandra Catherinae Red is a rarer variant that's becoming more common in the aquascaping hobby. This compact, low-growing plant has narrow, wavy leaves on short stalks, showcasing a rich emerald green, deep red, and purple hues once fully adapted to submerged growth. Ideal for foreground or midground placement, it forms dense, short clusters. Bucephalandra is known for its slow growth, with new leaves emerging from thin rhizomes that can be propagated by carefully dividing the rhizome and attaching it to driftwood or rocks using super glue gel or thread.
This plant thrives in low to moderate lighting and adapts well to various water conditions. It can grow both submerged and emersed, much like Anubias. Bucephalandra's rhizomes attach securely to solid surfaces, particularly rocks, but it can also thrive on driftwood and other substrates. When planting in the substrate, ensure that the rhizome remains exposed to avoid rot, as burying it can cause damage.
Notes:
- Bucephalandra is an epiphytic aquarium plant so it can be attached to aquarium hardscape.
- Do not plant Bucephalandra in substrate and cover the rhizome. This will cause it to melt and rot.
- Bucephalandra’s final size, coloration and growth rate are dependent upon the condition of the aquarium Photos are a representation of what you will receive and may vary.
- Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
- Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate. For instructions on how to properly prep "potted" aquarium plants, click here.
- CO2 injection will yield better growth.
- Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Family Name: Araceae
Endemic To: Borneo
Leaves: 1-2cm
pH: 6-8
Care: Easy
Light: Low to Medium
Co2: Not necessary but recommended
Propagation: Cut by rhizome
Growth rate: Slow