Bucephalandra Artemis (Bucephalandra sp. ‘Artemis’) – The Silver-Tipped Goddess of the Stream 🌙🌿

Scientific Name: Bucephalandra sp. ‘Artemis’
Category: Aquatic Plants (Rhizome Plant)

🌿 Grace, Grit, and a Touch of the Divine

Named for the goddess of the hunt, Bucephalandra Artemis is both ethereal and enduring—its shimmering silver-green leaves glint like moonlight filtering through a jungle stream. This rare Bucephalandra variant is a slow-growing rhizome plant, perfect for attaching to rock, driftwood, or botanicals, where it forms elegant clumps that age beautifully over time.

Native to Borneo’s shaded waterways, Bucephalandra thrives in low-to-moderate light and stable, clean water. Each leaf has a subtle metallic sheen and undulating edges that catch the light, turning every glance into a quiet moment of awe.

🔍 What to Expect:

• Leaf Color: Silver-green with a faint iridescent gloss

• Leaf Size: 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm)

• Height: 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm)

• Growth Rate: Very slow and steady

• Placement: Foreground to midground attached to hardscape

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to medium (avoid direct intense light)

• Temp: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• CO₂: Optional but encourages tighter growth and stronger coloration

• Substrate: Attach to stone, wood, or décor (do not bury rhizome)

• Water Flow: Gentle to moderate current preferred

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• Stunning metallic leaves with subtle silver undertones

• Hardy, shrimp-safe, and ideal for low-tech tanks

• Excellent choice for nano tanks and artistic aquascapes

• Grows attached to wood or rock—no replanting required

• Rare and visually distinct among Bucephalandra varieties

🎁 Bonus Tip:

To prevent algae on its slow-growing leaves, keep Artemis in moderate light and pair it with algae grazers like Amano Shrimp or Nerite Snails—they’ll keep her divine complexion spotless. 🌙✨

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