Bucephalandra ‘Catherinae Green’ – The Forest Jewel with Emerald Flair 💚🌿

Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Catherinae Green’
Category: Aquatic Plants (Rhizome Plant)

💎 Jewel of the Jungle in Leafy Form

If a lush jungle had a favorite houseplant, it would be Bucephalandra ‘Catherinae Green’—a rare gem from the rain-soaked forests of Borneo, now ready to grace your aquascape! With its narrow, wavy-edged emerald leaves and soft iridescent shimmer, this Buce variety brings serious enchanted forest vibes to any tank. It’s compact, hardy, and slow-growing—making it a dream plant for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and high-detail aquascapes.

This rhizome plant anchors best when tied or glued to driftwood, lava rock, or cholla, and its subtle beauty intensifies over time with the right lighting. Buce 'Catherinae Green' is low-maintenance but high-reward, thriving in everything from low-tech setups to high-tech CO₂-powered showcases.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Deep green, wavy, lance-shaped leaves

• Small bushy growth habit—1.5 to 2 inches tall

• Slow-growing and compact

• Shimmering surface under strong or angled light

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to medium

• Temp: 68–80°F (20–27°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• CO₂: Not required, but improves growth and color

• Growth Rate: Very slow, perfect for patient aquascapers

🦐 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Excellent for nano tanks, detail work, and shaded corners
✅ Natural grazing surface for shrimp and fry
✅ Low-maintenance and resistant to algae when kept clean
✅ Versatile—grows submerged or emersed
✅ Pairs beautifully with mosses and botanicals

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Position this Buce under angled lighting or near a filter outflow to highlight its subtle iridescence—watch those leaves glow like enchanted emeralds! ✨🦐