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Miniature buce — ideal for nano tanks and tight spaces
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Origin: Asia
Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock
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Growth rate: Slow
Bucephalandra caterina is one of the smallest Bucephalandra varieties available, producing tiny rounded leaves on a miniature rhizome that grows exceptionally slowly. Its compact scale makes it ideal for nano aquariums where a full-sized Buce would be out of proportion, and for fine detail work on small pieces of wood or rock in any aquascape.
Care requirements are the same as all Bucephalandra: low light, attach to hardscape, no CO2 essential. The small leaf surface still develops the characteristic Buce iridescence and remains attractive to shrimp. Patience is required — growth is even slower than typical Buce — but the result is a very controlled, detail-oriented plant.
Attach the rhizome to hardscape with thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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It is one of the smallest Buce varieties — both the leaves and the overall plant size are miniature. In a nano aquarium it is in proportion in a way that larger Buces aren't.
No — it grows without CO2, though supplementation improves the growth rate of what is already a slow grower.
Tie the rhizome to wood or rock with thread, or use aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome.
Yes — Bucephalandra is excellent with shrimp. They graze on the biofilm that develops across the leaves.
Very slowly — even by Buce standards. Plan for this and choose hardscape placement that suits a long-term, low-maintenance plant.
