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
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.
Our potted plants are kept under strict fertilizer dosing regimes and are provided with CO2 injection in their holding tanks.
| Common Name | Homalomena Silver |
|---|---|
| Care | Moderate |
| Lighting | Low to Medium |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Suggested Placement | Attach to wood or stone |
| Propagation | Separate rhizome |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Height | 4"+ |
| Shipping Weight | 0.3 lb |
| SKU | UNP738P |
Second one I have bought. Build quality is consistent and the seams are clean.
Shipped fast and the team answered two questions before I ordered. Rare these days.
Shipped fast and the team answered two questions before I ordered. Rare these days.
Shipped as a potted tissue-culture or bunch plant, wrapped in damp wool inside an insulated liner. Plants leave the bench Monday through Wednesday so nothing sits in a depot over a weekend.
Orders over $149 ship free within the lower 48 states. We do not ship live plants or livestock to Hawaii or Alaska. Returns accepted within 30 days on unused dry goods; glass breakage during transit is replaced at no cost when reported within 48 hours with a photo.
