{"product_id":"bucephalandra-sp-mini-red","title":"Bucephalandra sp. 'Mini Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBucephalandra sp. 'Mini Red'\u003c\/i\u003e is a prized, highly decorative epiphyte native to the streams and riverbanks of Borneo. Admired for its compact stature and captivating iridescent tones, young leaves emerge with striking red-brown hues that gracefully transition to deep, textured greens as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBucephalandra sp. 'Mini Red'\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional foreground-to-midground plant tailored for hobbyists seeking a slow-growing, low-maintenance addition to freshwater aquascapes. Featuring small, wavy-margined leaves and a creeping rhizome growth habit, it thrives when attached directly to aquarium hardscape. Its modest lighting demands and adaptability make it a rewarding choice for beginners and nano tank setups alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eBucephalandra sp. 'Mini Red'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuce Mini Red, Lamandau Mini Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground (Attached to Hardscape)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy \/ Beginner-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 to 3.1 inches (3 to 8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 68°F–81°F (20°C–27°C) | pH: 5.0–7.5 | KH: 0–14 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting and Hardscape Attachment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/i\u003e species are rheophytes that naturally grow anchored to rocks and wood. Never bury the horizontal rhizome (the thick central stem) into aquarium substrate, as doing so will cause the tissue to suffocate and rot. Instead, use fishing line, cotton thread, or specialized aquarium-safe plant glue to secure the plant to driftwood, lava rock, or dragon stone. Over time, the plant will naturally anchor itself with robust roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting and Coloration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003ci\u003eMini Red\u003c\/i\u003e adapts readily to low-light setups, providing moderate lighting alongside a stable liquid fertilizer routine helps intensify its characteristic reddish-brown leaf tones. Because of its slow growth rate, keeping lighting periods balanced (around 6 to 8 hours daily) prevents nuisance algae from settling on the slow-growing foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Water Quality and Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, well-filtered water with gentle to moderate flow mimics its natural stream habitat and promotes optimal health. Carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e) injection is not mandatory, but a modest supply will accelerate leaf production and enhance color saturation. Routine partial water changes will keep your \u003ci\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/i\u003e thriving for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050289340756,"sku":"ST010272","price":12.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Bucephalandrasp._MiniRed.webp?v=1788862817","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/bucephalandra-sp-mini-red","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}