Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf

Aquascapers aiming to build massive scale and lush jungle vibes in larger aquariums will find their match in Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf. Taking everything hobbyists love about standard Anubias Barteri and doubling down, this grand cultivar produces broad, expansive leaves nearly twice the size of its parent species. Individual leaf blades stretch up to 3 inches long on tall, sturdy stems, giving your layout an immediate sense of age and depth. Placing this robust epiphyte in the midground or background creates an effortless canopy effect that softens heavy hardscape. Bulletproof and ultra-hardy, it thrives submerged in aquariums or emersed in humid terrariums without demanding high-maintenance care.

Key Features & Benefits

• Massive, broad leaf blades bring dramatic scale, making medium and large aquariums feel instantly lush and mature.
• Tall stem structure provides impressive verticality for midground focal points and background fill.
• Thick, leathery foliage easily withstands nibbling from cichlids, goldfish, and active bottom-dwellers.

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
• pH: 6-7.5
• Height: 4-16"
• Care: Easy
• Lighting: Low to medium
• CO2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate at the rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate