Aquascapers aiming to build massive scale and lush jungle vibes among Anubias plants 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. Reaching 4 to 16 inches tall, placing this robust epiphyte in the midground or background creates an effortless canopy effect that softens heavy hardscape in medium and large planted tanks. Bulletproof and low-maintenance, it thrives in low-tech submerged aquariums or humid emersed setups like terrariums and paludariums.
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| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anubias barteri var. barteri |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf, Broad Leaf Anubias, Anubias Plants |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Epiphyte (Rhizome) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required but Beneficial |
| Placement / Usage | Midground, Background |
| Height / Size | 4 – 16 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow (1 leaf every 3-4 weeks) |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0 – 7.5 | Temperature 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C) |
| Propagation Method | Separate by Rhizome Division |
| Origin | West Africa |
1. How do I plant Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf in a large tank?
Attach the rhizome directly to large driftwood or rock structures using aquarium-safe super glue gel, thread, or fishing line. Ensure the horizontal rhizome remains completely uncovered by substrate to prevent rotting. Its substantial root system will anchor firmly to hardscape over time.
2. Does Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf require CO2 or high lighting?
No, Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf thrives in low to moderate lighting without CO2 injection. Because its broad leaves create a dense canopy that grows slowly, keep it in an area with good water circulation and shaded light to prevent green spot algae from settling on the large leaf surfaces.
3. Is Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf safe for cichlids, goldfish, and shrimp?
Yes, Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf is 100% safe for all freshwater inhabitants. Thanks to its thick, leathery leaf construction, it is one of the best aquatic plants for notorious plant-eating or digging fish like Oscar cichlids, African cichlids, and goldfish.
Overall rating: 4.6950355 / 5 from 141 reviews.
Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf is a hardy plant with large, healthy leaves suitable for aquariums and terrariums. Customers appreciate its beautiful green color, healthy roots, and vibrant appearance. It thrives in low light conditions and is easy to propagate by separating rhizomes.
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"Beautiful plant. I am very happy."
"When arrives, it was very healthy the size was a nice size, the leaves was green no yellow very pretty and was happy with it and it compliment my tank. I am going to place another order of these plants that's how much I love them."
"Plants were in beautiful shape. Very colorful and healthy. Fast delivery."
"Arrived in perfect condition healthy and Green 💚. Truly one of my favorite. Is the second one I bought plus is a slow growth plant is perfect for a low maintenance thank 😊"
"Plant was very good in size and no melt after a week"
"My plant was so healthy and vibrant. It was huge! I felt like I was getting a mother pot!"
"Love the price and how beautiful they come, they look great and the size is perfect. Makes great places for my fish to hide and explore around and fills the tank spaces the way I need."
"The leaves are very beautiful."
"Well packaged and in great shape!"
"As an experienced freshwater aquarium enthusiast who prefers low tech, planted tanks I was aware of Buce Plant and its good reputation, but had never before tried ordering aquatic plants online. However, recently setting up a 20-gallon long, wanting to expand the aquascaping with more anubias than those transferred from another tank, and not finding a great selection locally led me to take a look at the Buce Plant's website, as well as other online vendors. In the end, Buce won my business not only due to their solid reputation, but also for an excellent selection of plants with detailed information on each variety’s listing, reasonable prices, and an extensive library of articles about aquatic plants and their care. I’m happy to report that Buce Plant has lived up to its reputation for quality products and excellent customer service! My order included four different types of anubias, including Barteri Broad Leaf, and a DIY CO2 Injection Kit that should be a fun way of providing a boost to my low tech aquarium while decisions are being made about its eventual animal residents. The order was placed over a weekend and it arrived the following Wednesday, everything carefully packaged. Each plant in its own separate packaging and all of them were protected inside their own box within the larger package. As for the plants themselves, I couldn’t be happier with the high quality of each specimen. I’m currently following sterilization/quarantine procedures detailed in an article found on the Buce Plant website and so far, all is going well. My only suggestion for an improvement to Buce’s procedures is to include with each shipment of plants a sheet with the sterilization/quarantine procedures. So, if you’re not fortunate enough to live near a supplier with a large selection of high-quality aquatic plants, then I highly recommend taking a look at what Buce Plant has to offer!"
