Bucephalandra spec. “Giant Catherine”

Short description Bucephalandra spec. “Giant Catherine”:

This decorative, small Bucephalandra is cultivated in an Indonesian nursery under the trade name “Giant Catherine”. It is not an aquatic plant, but a tropical plant suitable for your terrarium that creates a unique environment. It is characterized by elongated, egg-shaped, approximately 3.5 cm long, slightly wavy leaves in dark green to brown-red tones, which makes it look great and fits perfectly into the tropical environment of your terrarium.

Due to the fact that Bucephalandra spec. “Giant Catherine” is an epiphytic plant, you can attach it to either rock or wood. If you place it on the substrate, make sure that the rhizome is not buried to avoid rotting. Giant Catherine will root on its own and benefit from the nutrients in the substrate. Its growth is generally slow to very slow.

The Bucephalandra spec. “Giant Catherine” copes well with low light, but develops best in medium light intensity. It is important to keep the temperature in your terrarium between 20 and 27 °C to provide the plant with a pleasant climatic environment. It is best to leave them to grow undisturbed for a long time, as sudden changes in conditions could cause the leaves to drop. However, the plants usually slowly produce new shoots on the rhizome afterwards.

If you like, you can use the Bucephalandra spec. “Giant Catherine” by cutting off side shoots or head shoots. This also encourages branching of the shoots and allows you to increase the number of plants in your terrarium.

Overall, the Bucephalandra spec. “Giant Catherine” a fascinating and versatile plant that creates a natural and exotic environment in your terrarium. Due to its unique appearance and undemanding care requirements, it is an ideal addition for you as a terrarium keeper looking for an aesthetically pleasing yet easy to care for plant.

So, grab your own now Bucephalandra spec. “Giant Catherine” and create a lively and natural atmosphere in your terrarium!