Bucephalandra Catherineae Red
Bucephalandra Catherineae Red
Bucephalandra Catherineae Red is a tiny, compact variety of exceptional refinement, producing miniature leaves on reddish stems in a very slow-growing, densely structured growth form. The warm reddish stems against the compact foliage give this variety a distinctive character — it is a plant where the stems are as visually interesting as the leaves themselves, creating a layered botanical appearance in a very small footprint.
Planting tip: Bucephalandra Catherineae Red can be planted with the rhizome resting at the substrate surface, or attached to driftwood, rock, or other hardscape at any position in the aquarium. Never fully bury the rhizome under substrate, as this will cause rot. If attaching to hardscape, use cotton thread or aquarium-safe adhesive to secure it, and the plant will anchor itself naturally over time.
As a member of the Catherineae group of Bucephalandra from Indonesia, this variety can be planted with the rhizome resting at the substrate surface or attached to hardscape at any position in the aquarium. Never fully bury the rhizome. It grows in low to moderate lighting without requiring CO₂ supplementation. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5 suit this plant well. Like all Bucephalandra, it can produce small, delicate white flowers both underwater and above the waterline.
Catherineae Red grows to just 1 to 2 inches and is among the slowest-growing Bucephalandra varieties. This very slow growth rate means the plant's compact, refined form is preserved almost indefinitely without pruning — a practical advantage in detailed aquascape compositions where precise placement must be maintained over time.
In the aquascape, Bucephalandra Catherineae Red excels in nano tanks and as a precision foreground accent in larger layouts. Its tiny size and reddish stems make it a valuable detail element on small pieces of stone or fine-grained driftwood. Grouping it with other Catherineae varieties creates a beautiful collector's display of botanical variety at the smallest scale.
Bucephalandra Catherineae Red is a gem for collectors who appreciate miniature beauty and botanical precision. Slow, small, and extraordinary.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Foreground |
| Max Height | 1–2 inches |
| Light Level | Low to Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Not Required |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Notes | Tiny and compact buce with reddish stems. Very slow grower. |
