Bucephalandra - Catherine Bucephalandra 'Catherine' is a beautiful Bucephalandra variety featuring elongated dark green leaves with subtle metallic iridescence under suitable lighting conditions. Its compact growth habit and unique appearance make it an excellent choice for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape materials in aquascaped aquariums. Like most Bucephalandra species, Catherine is a slow-growing rhizome plant that is easy to care for and adaptable to a wide range of water parameters. With stable lighting and proper nutrients, the leaves can develop attractive blue, purple, or metallic highlights. Care Requirements: Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. 'Catherine' Placement: Foreground to midground, attached to rocks or driftwood Growth Rate: Slow Lighting: Low to moderate CO₂: Not required but beneficial Difficulty: Easy Temperature: 20–28°C pH: 6.0–7.5 Important Note: Do not bury the rhizome in the substrate, as this may cause the plant to rot. For best results, attach the plant to driftwood, rocks, or aquarium decorations using glue or thread. You will receive 1 healthy Bucephalandra Catherine plant, fully adapted to submerged aquarium conditions.
