Bucephalandra sp. "Catarina"

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Narrow leaves with strongly undulate margins
Coppery red hues
Creeping habit

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Description

This very decorative Bucephalandra is produced by European nurseries and in-vitro labs. Despite its trading name "Catarina" it certainly does not belong to the species Bucephalandra catherineae but probably Bucephalandra sordidula. The elongate leaves have a ruffled edge and show brown-red tones. All Bucephalandras originate from the island of Borneo where they grow as rheophytes (adapted to strong current) on rock in the flood zones of rainforest streams.

Bucephalandra species and forms are primarily epiphytes on rock or wood where they attach themselves by their roots. They can also be fixed to the bottom, however the rhizome must not be buried to avoid rotting. The plant will root on its own and benefit from the nutrients in the substrate. The growth is generally slow to very slow.
Bucephalandras cope with poor light conditions, however they develop their most beautiful look with medium lighting, good water current and constant nutrient and CO₂ supply. They also tolerate strong lighting, sufficient CO₂ and nutrient supply provided. The favourable temperature range is about 20 to 27°C.
We recommend to put Bucephalandras into already cycled aquariums. It is best to leave the plants in peace so they can grow. Sudden changes of parameters may lead to shedding of leaves, normally, however, the plants regrow slowly and produce new shoots on the rhizome. Bucephalandras are easily propagated by cutting terminal and side shoots that also promotes the ramification of the plant.