Common Name: Bucephalandra Red Mini
Flag: a second listing also titled "BUCE RED MINI" exists (SKU 10784, $15.95, Draft) with matching content but a different price and status. Not merged; flagged for Henry's review — please confirm whether these represent two genuine batches/sizes or should be consolidated.
Buce Red Mini is a farm-grown variant of Bucephalandra. This is a rare, very small-leaved cultivar that can develop a reddish-purple tint when grown submerged over time. Like all Bucephalandra, it grows extremely slowly.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| CO2 |
Not Required |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
No — grows attached to hardscape, not planted in substrate |
| Type |
Rhizome (Epiphyte) |
| Max Height |
Very compact — leaves long and curly, medium sized around 1" |
| Placement |
Foreground / Midground, attached to hardscape |
| Light Level |
Low to Medium (approx. 15-40 PAR) |
| Origin |
Endemic to Borneo |
| Other |
Family: Araceae. pH 6-7.5. Coloration and final size depend on tank conditions; photos are representative and may vary. |
Care & Planting: Remove the cotton/wool surrounding the roots and attach the rhizome to driftwood or rock with superglue gel or thread — do not bury it in substrate, as this will cause it to melt and rot.
