Homalomena Silver

Homalomena Silver is part of a rare family of flowering aquatic plants within the same realm as Bucephalandra and Aridarum. Characterized by thick, beautiful silver-green hued leaves, Homalomena Silver is comparable to Homalomena Humilis in terms of shape and size but can potentially offer a beautiful silver sheen when placed under quality aquarium LED lighting. When grown emersed, Homalomena Silver produces soft, fuzzy foliage that slowly transitions to a glossy and waxy feel once transitioned to a submerged state. Because of its rarity, the likelihood of a local fish store carrying this plant is slim to none.

Homalomena species don't require excessive aquarium lighting to thrive as it is slow-growing and excessive lighting can cause algae growth on its leaves, much like Anubias and Buce. Homalomena is generally found in fast-flowing rivers across parts of Asia and South America and can often also be found as a common houseplant. To plant, simply attach the rhizome to rock or driftwood and place it into your aquarium. Propagate by cutting along the rhizome.   

Our potted plants are kept under strict fertilizer dosing regimes and are provided with CO2 injection in their holding tanks.