🌿 Bucephalandra sp. 'Catherineae Red' Vitro Culture® – Exquisite Scarlet-Hued Buce for the Discerning Aquascaper

Bucephalandra catherineae 'Red', commonly known in the aquarium trade as Bucephalandra Red Catherine, is a coveted Bucephalandra variety renowned for its compact growth, smooth, slightly wavy leaves, and striking reddish-bronze tones. Under medium to high lighting, the foliage reveals a vibrant palette ranging from deep green to rich scarlet red, offering a dramatic accent to any planted aquarium. 

This hybrid, derived from Borneo lineage, is ideal for nano tanks, shrimp tanks, and high-end aquascapes where subtle textures and color contrast are prized. Now available in our Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, each specimen is lab-grown under sterile conditions—ensuring a safe, pest-free start for sensitive tanks.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra catherineae 'Red'

• Common Names: Bucephalandra Red Catherine, Buce Catherine Red

• Origin: Cultivated hybrid, Borneo lineage

• Leaf Characteristics: Smooth, slightly wavy leaves; color shifts from deep green to scarlet red under strong lighting

• Growth Rate: Slow; ideal for detailed, low-maintenance aquascapes

• Light Demand: Low to medium; red tones deepen with stronger light

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required but enhances coloration and growth

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• Sterile lab-grown using enriched gel medium

• Guaranteed free from pests, algae, and pathogens

• No risk of hitchhikers — safe for shrimp and sensitive livestock

• Sustainably propagated, reducing pressure on wild populations

🎨 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds refined red accents and vibrant contrast in planted layouts

• Complements mosses, wood, and rock in nature aquariums

• Perfect for nano tanks, shrimp tanks, and Wabi-Kusa

• Easily attaches to rocks or driftwood with glue or thread

• Ideal for adding texture and depth to foreground or midground zones

🌱 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation: Slow spread via division of the rhizome; new shoots emerge from mature sections

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes — suitable for paludariums, terrariums, and Wabi-Kusa setups

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One (1) Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag of Bucephalandra catherineae 'Red'

• Yield: Approximately 3–4 healthy rhizome pieces, ready to plant or attach to hardscape

🔒 Disclaimer:

Pictures shown are for reference only. Actual plant size, shape, and color may vary depending on growth conditions. This Vitro Culture® bag is sealed for freshness—please follow proper sterilization and acclimation procedures upon opening.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner:

Please never release Bucephalandra—or any aquatic plant or animal—into local waterways. Responsible disposal helps protect native ecosystems.