Bucephalandra Catherine Mini

Bucephalandra Catherine Mini – Premium Nano Aquascape Plant

Bucephalandra Catherine Mini is a rare and highly sought-after rhizome plant known for its compact size and shimmering dark green foliage. Perfect for nano aquariums and intricate aquascaping layouts, this miniature variety from the lush rainforests of Borneo offers elegance and texture like no other plant. With its small rounded leaves and subtle iridescent sheen that intensifies under good lighting and CO₂ injection, Bucephalandra Catherine Mini is a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts across India.

This plant is ideal for foreground or midground placement in nano tanks, shrimp tanks, and artistic planted setups. Its slow growth, low maintenance needs, and ability to thrive without being rooted in substrate make it perfect for attaching to driftwood, lava rocks, or decorative stones. Sold as individual rhizome pieces, each portion adds character and depth to your aquascape while maintaining a natural aesthetic.

Why Choose Bucephalandra Catherine Mini for Your Aquarium?

• Ideal for Nano Aquascaping: Its miniature leaf size and dense growth habit make it ideal for small tanks and fine detailing in larger aquascapes.

• Shimmering Foliage: The deep green leaves exhibit a natural shimmer, which becomes more vibrant in high light and CO₂-enriched environments.

• No Substrate Needed: This rhizome-based plant thrives when attached to hardscape, offering design flexibility and easy maintenance.

• Hardy and Low-Maintenance: Well-suited to both beginners and experienced aquascapers, it adapts to a wide range of water conditions.

• Slow-Growing Elegance: Adds refined texture and long-lasting beauty to your planted tank without frequent trimming.

• Perfect for Aquascaping Styles: Enhances Iwagumi, Nature Aquarium, and Dutch-style aquascapes with delicate detail.

• Safe for Shrimp and Invertebrates: A great choice for shrimp tanks as it does not alter water chemistry or create debris.

Whether you’re building a high-tech aquascape with pressurized CO₂ or a low-maintenance tank with simple LED lighting, Bucephalandra Catherine Mini fits perfectly into your layout. Its versatility allows it to be used on vertical hardscape surfaces, cascading walls, or as an accent around other epiphyte species like Anubias or mosses.

How to Care for Bucephalandra Catherine Mini

• Plant Type: Rhizome plant (epiphyte)

• Lighting: Low to medium light; high light enhances color and sheen

• CO₂ Requirements: Optional, but improves growth and vibrancy

• Substrate: Not required – attach to hardscape like driftwood or lava rock

• Water Conditions: pH 6.0 – 7.5, soft to moderately hard water

• Temperature Range: 20°C – 28°C

• Trimming & Maintenance: Minimal; remove old leaves as needed

• Propagation: Easily propagated by cutting the rhizome after multiple growth points develop

Bucephalandra plants like Catherine Mini are naturally adapted to grow submerged on rocks and wood in fast-flowing streams in Borneo. In aquariums, they maintain this epiphytic nature, thriving on hardscape with low nutrient demand. Avoid burying the rhizome in substrate as it may rot. Use aquarium-safe glue or thread to gently secure the plant.

This plant grows slowly but steadily, gradually developing dense clusters of foliage. It is especially suited for detailed scaping work in tanks under 60 cm, but can also be grouped in clusters to create visual contrast in larger layouts.

Buy Bucephalandra Catherine Mini Online with All India Delivery from TropicalZone

TropicalZone brings premium quality aquatic plants to your doorstep with guaranteed All India Delivery. Bucephalandra Catherine Mini is a rare gem for aquascapers in India, and we ensure each rhizome is healthy, pest-free, and ready for use in your aquarium.

Elevate your aquascape today with the beauty and elegance of Bucephalandra Catherine Mini. Order online from TropicalZone and create a stunning underwater landscape that lasts.