Bucephalandra Silver Aurora

🌿 Species Profile

• Common Name: Silver Aurora Buce
• Scientific Name: Bucephalandra ‘Silver Aurora’
• Plant Type: Rhizome epiphyte
• Origin: Borneo (cultivated aquarium form)
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Placement: Foreground / midground (on rock or wood)

🌱 Appearance

• Compact clumping growth
• Leaves are:
  • Silver-green to bluish-silver
  • Strong metallic or pearly reflection under light
  • Slightly wavy edges depending on conditions
• Size:
  • Height: 3–10 cm (1–4 in)
  • Width: tight, slowly expanding clumps

It creates a “glowing silver jewel” effect in aquascapes.

🧪 Tank Requirements

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 5.5–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to medium
• Lighting: Low to medium (too strong = algae risk)
• CO₂: Not required but improves coloration and growth

🌿 Planting Method

• Must NOT bury rhizome
• Attach to:
  • Driftwood
  • Lava rock
  • Aquascape hardscape
• Fix with thread or aquarium-safe glue

🌿 Feeding & Care

• Absorbs nutrients from water column
• Benefits from:
  • Mild liquid fertilizers
  • Stable water parameters
• Very slow grower but long-lasting once established

Care tips:

• Avoid strong direct light
• Clean gently if algae appears on leaves
• Do not disturb frequently (they dislike changes)

🌱 Propagation

• Very slow:
  • Rhizome division
  • Gradual new shoot formation from base

🐟 Aquarium Use

Best for:

• Premium nano aquascapes
• Hardscape focal highlights
• High-detail “collector” plant layouts

Compatible with:

• Shrimp (excellent)
• Small peaceful fish
• Nano community tanks