Homalomena Silver is a flowering rhizome plant in the same family as Bucephalandra — a rare find not commonly seen at local fish stores. Like Bucephalandra, it's easy to care for and can be grown submerged or emersed, and it's a slow grower that doesn't need much light to thrive.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| CO2 |
Optional (recommended for best growth) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Not required — epiphyte, attach to hardscape rather than planting |
| Type |
Rhizome (Epiphyte) |
| Max Height |
3-6" |
| Placement |
Foreground to midground, attached to hardscape |
| Light Level |
Low to Medium (approx. 20-50 PAR — too much light can encourage algae on the leaves, similar to Anubias and Bucephalandra) |
| Origin |
Borneo |
| Other |
Note: this listing arrived with no prior content — description written from general knowledge of this species. |
Care & Planting: Attach the rhizome to rock or wood rather than burying it in substrate. Propagate by cutting along the rhizome.
