Bucephalandra 'Lamandau Mini Red'

Bucephalandra 'Lamandau Mini Red' hails from the Lamandau river drainage of Central Kalimantan and represents the compelling combination of miniature size, vivid red-tinged colouration, and Bucephalandra's characteristic iridescence. Leaves are small — typically 1.5–3 cm — and display warm reddish-brown tones with a glossy surface that shimmers under appropriate lighting.

The Lamandau drainage is known for producing some of the most colourful and distinctive Bucephalandra varieties, and 'Mini Red' is among the most coveted. Its small size makes it perfectly suited to nano aquascaping where it can serve as a jewel-like accent on a carefully chosen stone. In larger tanks it is best used in groups or in combination with other small-scale epiphytes.

CO2 supplementation and soft water conditions are more important for this variety than for hardier Anubias — without them, growth becomes extremely slow and the red colouration may fade toward olive-brown. Under good conditions with CO2, medium light, and iron-rich fertilisation, the red tones are vivid and consistent.