Anubias Barteri

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Barteri 

As a true staple of the planted tank hobby, Anubias Barteri has earned its place as one of the most reliable and versatile aquatic plants available. Sporting the iconic heart-to-oval leaf shape seen in smaller varieties like Anubias Nana, this classic species elevates the look with longer stems and larger, lush foliage stretching up to 3 inches long. Its balanced proportion makes it an exceptional choice for midground focal points or soft background coverage. Thriving submerged in aquariums or emersed in humid terrariums and paludariums, its legendary hardiness guarantees a green, thriving display with minimal effort.

Key Features & Benefits

• Classic oval leaf shape on elongated stems provides an elegant, lush green transition between foreground hardscape and background stems.
• Incredibly adaptable and resilient, making it a stress-free option for beginners and a dependable layout anchor for seasoned aquascapers.
• Thick, leathery leaf structure naturally resists grazing from herbivorous fish and active shrimp, keeping your foliage looking clean and intact.

Care & Planting Instructions

• 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.
  
• Secure the plant directly to your chosen hardscape elements using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Avoid burying the thick horizontal stem in gravel or soil because restricting water flow around the rhizome will cause the plant to melt, rot, and die.
• Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental shifts to ensure your new greenery acclimates smoothly without shedding leaves.
• Position the plant away from intense, direct light and ensure healthy water flow to prevent slow-growing leaves from collecting unwanted spot algae.
• Provide low to moderate lighting and optional carbon dioxide injection to achieve faster growth and more robust leaves, though it will happily thrive without high-tech setups.
• Read more on securing and styling these plants in your layout by reading our step-by-step guide on How to Plant Epiphyte Aquatic Plants.
• Master the long-term care and propagation of this unique genus in the comprehensive article All About Anubias Aquarium Plants.

Quick Facts

Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

• Family Name: Araceae
• Origin: West Africa
• Height: 4-6”
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate