Bucephalandra ‘Mini Boyan’

A Tiny Jewel from Borneo for Nano and Midground Aquascapes

Bucephalandra ‘Mini Boyan’ is a petite, slow-growing epiphyte native to the riverbanks of Borneo. This particular variety is known for its compact, oval-shaped leaves and its glossy, deep green to bluish-green coloration, often with subtle iridescence under aquarium lighting. Perfectly sized for nano tanks or detailed midground scaping, this miniature form adds texture and elegance without overwhelming your layout.

Whether you're creating a high-end Iwagumi scape or a forest-style aquascape, Mini Boyan delivers a premium aesthetic while remaining low-maintenance and undemanding.

🌿 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Mini Boyan’

• Leaf Shape & Size: Tiny oval leaves, approx. 0.3–0.5 inches

• Coloration: Deep green with bluish or purple sheen under high light

• Growth Form: Compact clump, rhizomatous

• Placement: Foreground, midground, or hardscape attachment

• Growth Rate: Very slow

💡 Optimal Growing Conditions

• Lighting: Low to medium; intense light enhances color and sheen

• CO₂: Not required, but improves growth and vibrancy

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0 – 7.5

  • Temperature: 68°F – 78°F (20°C – 26°C)

  • Water Hardness: Soft to moderate

• Flow: Mild to moderate; good water circulation helps prevent algae buildup on leaves

🌱 Aquascaping Benefits

• Compact size perfect for nano tanks or detailed hardscape accents

• Great for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or bonsai roots

• Provides lush, natural contrast against mosses or ferns

• Adds visual interest with its iridescent texture and dark tone

✂️ Propagation & Growth

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required (epiphyte – do not bury rhizome)

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

• Propagated by gently cutting the rhizome between leaf nodes. Attach new segments to hardscape using super glue or thread for best results.

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Loose Bare-Root Plants: Each order includes one Bucephalandra ‘Mini Boyan’ clump with 4+ healthy leaves, ready to attach to wood or stone.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please ensure Bucephalandra is not restricted in your area before purchasing. Always follow local guidelines when disposing of plant material.

📢 Disclaimer

As a naturally slow grower, Bucephalandra ‘Mini Boyan’ requires patience and stable conditions. Avoid burying the rhizome to prevent rot, and provide good circulation to keep leaves algae-free. Over time, this miniature jewel will reward you with dense, healthy clumps and unique texture.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.