Bucephalandra Artemis

Common Name: Bucephalandra Artemis

Buce ‘Artemis’ is a striking and relatively rare aquarium plant prized for its unique dark green tones and subtle iridescent highlights. This variety features small, elongated, and slightly wavy leaves that grow in a distinct palm tree-like formation, adding an architectural flair to the layout. Highly versatile, it can be grown submerged or emersed, usually attached to hardscape such as driftwood or rocks rather than being buried in traditional aquarium substrate. Its size and subtle silver sheen make it a beautiful accent to the foreground or midground of a planted tank, where it will slowly sprout from rhizomes to create a dense, textured cluster.

Key Features & Notes

• Under moderate to high lighting, the foliage develops a metallic, silvery sheen that contrasts beautifully against dark hardscape.
• The unique leaf arrangement mimics the look of miniature palm trees, making it a perfect tool for creating scale in nano aquariums.
• This is one of the most durable species in the hobby and thrives in shaded areas. It is an ideal choice for aquascapes where other plants might struggle.
• It is perfectly at home fully submerged in an aquarium or emersed in high-humidity terrariums, vivariums, and paludariums.

Care Tips & Preparation

• Bucephalandra is an epiphytic plant that should be attached to rocks or driftwood. Never bury the rhizome in substrate, as this will cause the plant to rot and melt.
• Carefully remove the plant from its pot and clear away all rockwool from the roots. For a deep dive on prepping potted plants, click here.
• Avoid making drastic changes to your water parameters or lighting. Unstable conditions are the primary cause of leaf melt in new specimens.
• While this plant is hardy and low-maintenance, CO2 injection will yield much faster growth. We recommend researching your specific water chemistry to ensure your plant thrives.
• Final size and coloration depend entirely on your specific aquarium conditions. Please note that photos are a representation, and individual plants may vary.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Additional Information
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

Family Name: Araceae
Origin: Borneo (Endemic)
Skill Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Slow
Light: Low to Medium
CO2: Not necessary but recommended
pH Range: 6.0 – 8.0
Propagation: Divide the rhizome with sharp scissors