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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Bucephalandra 'Catherine'
A very small Buce with extremely narrow, dark leaves.
Bucephalandra 'Catherine' is one of the smallest varieties, perfect for nano tanks and adding fine detail to hardscape.
Foreground · Beginner friendly
Bucephalandra 'Catherine'
Bucephalandra sp.
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DIFFICULTY
Easy–Moderate
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
Low
Around 8 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Recommended
Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.
GROWTH
Slow
Low trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementForeground
Typical height1–2 in
Typical width2 in
Suggested minimum tank2 gal
Suggested tank height4 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightLow
Photoperiod range6–10 hr
Approx. PAR15–60
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitModerate
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingVery Low
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandLow
Iron demandLow
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature70–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–10 dGH
KH1–8 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Attach to hardscape
Hardscape: Can be attached to rock or wood.
Do not bury the rhizome. Keep the rhizome exposed to reduce the risk of rot.
Do not bury the rhizome.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Rhizome division
Acclimation
Prone to melt if parameters swing.
What usually goes wrong.
Algae on slow-growing leaves.
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