Description
Bucephalandra ‘Red Mini’ is a striking and compact Bucephalandra variety renowned for its vivid red-bronze foliage and petite size. Originating from the riverbanks of Borneo, this beautiful plant showcases slender, oval leaves with a deep ruby to copper tone that glows under high or RGB lighting. Its miniature growth habit makes it an ideal choice for nano aquascapes, foreground accents, or driftwood details. Slow-growing, hardy, and easy to maintain, ‘Red Mini’ adds a bold yet refined splash of color to any aquascape.
Brilliant Coloration: Deep red to bronze leaves that shimmer with a metallic sheen under aquarium lighting.
Miniature Growth Form: Naturally compact and low-profile—perfect for nano tanks and small aquascapes.
Leaf Texture: Smooth, rounded leaves that intensify in color under strong or RGB lighting.
Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in a wide range of water parameters and lighting levels.
Epiphytic Nature: Attaches easily to driftwood, stones, or hardscape—rhizome must stay above substrate.
Lighting Needs: Low to medium light; stronger lighting enhances red hues and metallic reflections.
CO2 & Fertilizers: Optional, but beneficial for faster growth and richer coloration.
Growth Method: Rhizome-based; do not bury the rhizome.
Nutrient Substrate: Not required—absorbs nutrients from the water column.
Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – excellent for paludariums and humid terrarium setups.
