Bucephalandra Super Mini Clump Bucephalandra Super Mini Clump is a premium slow-growing rhizome plant valued for its distinctive leaf shape, subtle colour and collector appeal. Quick Facts Scientific name: Bucephalandra sp. Product type: Bucephalandra Current form: Supplied as a planted clump Difficulty: 🟢 Beginner Light: Low to Medium CO₂: Optional Growth rate: Slow Best placement: Hardscape / Midground Shrimp safe: Yes Is this for you? ✔️ Perfect if: You appreciate rare or named plant varieties. You want a detailed focal point on hardscape. You keep a stable nano, shrimp or planted aquarium. You understand that colour varies with growing conditions. ❌ Avoid if: You want instant, fast-growing coverage. You plan to bury the rhizome. Your aquarium is unstable or newly established. You expect every specimen to look identical. Why choose Bucephalandra Super Mini Clump? Bucephalandra Super Mini Clump offers detail that becomes more impressive when viewed closely. Bucephalandra can develop metallic, blue, red, violet or dark tones depending on the variety and aquarium conditions. As a live plant, every specimen is naturally different. Leaf count, colour, size and growth form may vary from photos and may change as the plant adapts to submerged aquarium conditions. Benefits Premium collector plant Suitable for nano aquariums and detailed hardscape Can be attached to wood or aquarium-safe rock CO₂ is optional Slow growth allows precise placement Useful in shrimp and low-tech aquariums NTA Plant Rating Beginner friendly: ★★★★★ Low-tech suitability: ★★★★★ Shrimp aquarium suitability: ★★★★★ Nano aquarium suitability: ★★★★★ Growth speed: ★★☆☆☆ Care made simple Light: Low to Medium CO₂: Optional Growth: Slow Placement: Hardscape / Midground Planting method: Attach to aquarium-safe rock or driftwood. Keep the rhizome above the substrate. Water: Stable, clean and appropriately filtered freshwater Nutrition: Use an appropriate combination of liquid fertiliser, root nutrition or both according to the plant's growth form Remove damaged leaves and avoid sudden changes in lighting, temperature or fertiliser dosing. Pairs perfectly with Aquarium-safe stone Fine branching driftwood Shrimp Anubias Low to medium planted-tank lighting NTA Insight: Bucephalandra rewards patience. Place it where it can be viewed closely, keep the rhizome exposed and avoid chasing colour with excessive light, which can encourage algae. Port Aquatics Quality: This plant is sourced through Port Aquatics and inspected by Nano Tanks Australia before sale. Live plants are natural products, so size, leaf count, colour and growth form will vary. We select healthy stock with the best chance of establishing successfully under suitable aquarium conditions. Live Plant Shipping Information 🌿 Live Plant Notice Live plants are dispatched according to weather, destination and NTA's live-product shipping schedule. Plant size, leaf count, colour and growth form naturally vary. ✅ Shipping: Available when weather and destination conditions are suitable. ✅ Local Pickup: Available by appointment when the product is in stock. ✅ Inspection: Inspect and rinse all live plants before adding them to an established aquarium. Some plants may temporarily lose older leaves while adapting from farm conditions to your aquarium. Healthy roots or rhizomes can produce new submerged growth after acclimation. FAQ Does Bucephalandra need CO₂?No. Added CO₂ can improve growth and condition, but it is not compulsory in a stable aquarium. Can I bury it?Do not bury the rhizome. Attach it to wood or rock and allow its roots to grip the surface. Why does its colour differ from photos?Colour is affected by genetics, leaf age, lighting, nutrients and whether the plant was grown emersed or submerged. Is it suitable for shrimp tanks?Yes. Its textured leaves offer grazing surfaces and it fits particularly well in detailed shrimp aquascapes. Why is it growing very slowly?Bucephalandra is naturally slow-growing. Stable conditions and patience are more useful than sudden increases in light or fertiliser.
