Anubias Butterfly is for aquascapers seeking graceful foliage among Anubias aquarium plants. If your aquascape is looking a little too harsh with jagged lava rock or sharp driftwood, this unique aquatic epiphyte is ready to spread its wings and save the day! Diverging from standard round-leaved varieties like Anubias Barteri or Anubias Nana, it features smooth, glossy green leaves uniquely shaped like fluttering butterfly wings. Capable of stretching up to 16 inches tall, this versatile species functions as a midground centerpiece or a lush background anchor in low-tech aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums without requiring intense light or CO₂ injection.
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anubias barteri var. 'Butterfly' |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Butterfly, Butterfly 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 | 8 – 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 / Cultivar |
1. How do I plant Anubias Butterfly?
Attach the plant directly to driftwood or rocks using aquarium-safe super glue gel, thread, or fishing line. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot.
2. Does it require CO2 or high lighting?
No. It is a classic low-light plant that thrives without specialized CO2 equipment. While added CO2 will speed up growth and foliage density, it thrives happily in low-tech aquariums.
3. Is this plant safe for shrimp, snails, and fish?
Yes, Anubias Butterfly is 100% safe for all freshwater fish, shrimp (including sensitive Caridina and Neocaridina), and snails. Its tough leaves are also resistant to plant-eating fish like cichlids or goldfish.
Overall rating: 4.964286 / 5 from 56 reviews.
The Anubias Barteri Butterfly is a hardy and resilient plant with large, dark green, waxy leaves. It is highly popular among aquarists for its ease of care and adaptability to various conditions. Customers appreciate its healthy appearance and strong root structure, making it ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
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"I’ve bought multiple plants through buce and have yet to be disappointed in the slightest. Everything has come healthy, clean, well packaged, and have flourished in my tanks."
"Beautiful plant very very happy with it"
"Plants were in beautiful shape. Very colorful and healthy. Fast delivery."
"Impeccable"
"Arrived in good condition did an alum dip for a few hours no snails. Pot came with two plants one was completely rotted and dead but the other was in 10/10 shape great dark color nice roots. One of the best looking anubias ive used would definitely buy again"
"Very healthy, nice green color."
"Healthy"
"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 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!"
"Beautiful"
"Arrived in perfect shape and is beautiful!"
