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Bucephalandra Mini Catherine
Bucephalandra sp. 'Mini Catherine'
Also known as Buce Mini Catherine, Buce Catherine, Mini Catherinae
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
Variety of Bucephalandra · mini catherine
📍 Southeast Asia
Bucephalandra Mini Catherine is a miniature buce cultivar with tiny, elongated leaves typically under 2 cm (0.8 in), making it ideal for nano aquascapes and detailed foreground hardscape work. Its leaves display a subtle dark-green to blue-green iridescence. Extremely slow growing, a single plant can take many months to form a small cluster, which only adds to its collector appeal.
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Growing in 2 tanksCommunity tanks featuring Bucephalandra Mini Catherine.
Compatible Livestock
Shrimp will not damage delicate leaves and help control algae; they benefit from the plant's biofilm
Small, gentle algae grazers that won't uproot or damage the plant's tiny structure
Nano fish that occupy mid-water column and won't disturb the foreground plant
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth; both attach to hardscape
Complementary moss plant that creates layered foreground texture without competing for space
Larger shrimp that won't damage the plant and actively controls algae growth around it
Common Diseases
Algae Overgrowth
Green, brown, or black algae coating leaves; reduced light penetration to the plant
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, and manually remove visible algae with a soft brush
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of iridescent coloration
Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer weekly, ensure adequate macronutrients (especially iron), and verify water parameters support plant health
Rhizome Rot
Soft, blackened rhizome; leaves detaching or turning mushy; foul odor
Improve water circulation, reduce organic waste buildup, ensure the rhizome is not buried in substrate, and perform frequent water changes; remove severely affected portions
Slow/No Growth
Plant remains unchanged for months; no new shoots or leaves developing
Verify lighting is adequate (15–60 PAR minimum), check water parameters are within range, ensure fertilizer dosing is appropriate, and confirm the plant is firmly attached to hardscape
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Beneficial but not essential
- light
- Low to medium (15–60 PAR)
- placement
- Foreground nano accent; attach to small rocks or wood
- substrate
- Not planted in substrate
- growth rate
- Very slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 1–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.