Bucephalandra 'Phantom Mini' - Rare Plant

Bucephalandra 'Phantom Mini' is a high grade and ultra rare plant with bright red miniature leaves. It combines great colouration with small leaves in one package. Compared to B. 'Jade Elephant Mini, 'Phantom Mini' is about half the size, similar to that of B. 'Phoenix Mini'.

High-grade Bucephalandra are extremely rare in the hobby and not readily available. Grading is based on size, structure, leaf shape, leaf veins and colouration. ‘Phantom Mini’ is very colourful and extremely small. Red leaves are uncommon and small form factor is even more uncommon. Given these two traits, demand and popularity has remained high.

It is typically place in the foreground due to its size but can also be attached to hardscape. Given enough time it will grow outwards and create dense carpets that cover any surface it is on. Due to its size, it is extremely great at covering hardscape.

Plant in substrate or attach the plant to hardscape such as driftwood or rocks, allowing the rhizome to be exposed to flowing water. This plant is well-suited for low-tech set ups, but an RGB light will dramatically help to bring out colouration of the leaves.

A good balance of light and nutrients is important to control algae growth on this plant. Bucephalandra prefer lower fertilisation levels, as they are susceptible to over-fertilisation. They also prefer lower levels of light. CO2 injection is not essential but will help promote growth and health.

To propagate, cut the rhizome with at least three leaves and replant.