{"product_id":"bucephalandra-catherine-on-napad","title":"Bucephalandra Catherine on Napad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eBucephalandra Catherine on Napad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eBucephalandra Catherine on Napad is a premium slow-growing rhizome plant valued for its distinctive leaf shape, subtle colour and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Bucephalandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent form: Pre-mounted on Napad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: 🟢 Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂: Optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Hardscape \/ Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp safe: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Perfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou appreciate rare or named plant varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a detailed focal point on hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep a stable nano, shrimp or planted aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou understand that colour varies with growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Avoid if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want instant, fast-growing coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou plan to bury the rhizome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium is unstable or newly established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou expect every specimen to look identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Bucephalandra Catherine on Napad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra Catherine on Napad offers detail that becomes more impressive when viewed closely. Bucephalandra can develop metallic, blue, red, violet or dark tones depending on the variety and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a live plant, every specimen is naturally different. Leaf count, colour, size and growth form may vary from photos and may change as the plant adapts to submerged aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium collector plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for nano aquariums and detailed hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be attached to wood or aquarium-safe rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂ is optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth allows precise placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in shrimp and low-tech aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNTA Plant Rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-tech suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp aquarium suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano aquarium suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★☆☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂: Optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Hardscape \/ Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting method: Attach to aquarium-safe rock or driftwood. Keep the rhizome above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Stable, clean and appropriately filtered freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition: Use an appropriate combination of liquid fertiliser, root nutrition or both according to the plant's growth form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove damaged leaves and avoid sudden changes in lighting, temperature or fertiliser dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium-safe stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine branching driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnubias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to medium planted-tank lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBucephalandra rewards patience. Place it where it can be viewed closely, keep the rhizome exposed and avoid chasing colour with excessive light, which can encourage algae.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort Aquatics Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis plant is sourced through Port Aquatics and inspected by Nano Tanks Australia before sale. Live plants are natural products, so size, leaf count, colour and growth form will vary. We select healthy stock with the best chance of establishing successfully under suitable aquarium conditions.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Plant Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Live Plant Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants are dispatched according to weather, destination and NTA's live-product shipping schedule. Plant size, leaf count, colour and growth form naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available when weather and destination conditions are suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available by appointment when the product is in stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eInspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect and rinse all live plants before adding them to an established aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants may temporarily lose older leaves while adapting from farm conditions to your aquarium. Healthy roots or rhizomes can produce new submerged growth after acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Bucephalandra need CO₂?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Added CO₂ can improve growth and condition, but it is not compulsory in a stable aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I bury it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not bury the rhizome. Attach it to wood or rock and allow its roots to grip the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does its colour differ from photos?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour is affected by genetics, leaf age, lighting, nutrients and whether the plant was grown emersed or submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for shrimp tanks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its textured leaves offer grazing surfaces and it fits particularly well in detailed shrimp aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is it growing very slowly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBucephalandra is naturally slow-growing. 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