When your aquarium needs a bold, textured Anubias, Anubias Barteri Coffeefolia steps in perfectly. Ditching the smooth leaves typical of plants like Anubias Nana, this striking epiphyte delivers serious visual energy without any jittery, high-tech maintenance! Reaching 4 to 6 inches tall with 3-inch leaves, it produces deeply rippled, dark green foliage that looks just like the leaves of a real coffee bean plant. New growth emerges with a distinct copper-brown hue before maturing into rich forest green, delivering a built-in espresso shot of color contrast to midground hardscape in low-tech aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums.
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. coffeifolia |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Barteri Coffeefolia, Anubias Coffeefolia, 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 | Foreground, Midground Hardscape |
| Height / Size | 4 – 6 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow (1 leaf every 2-3 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 Coffeefolia?
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 Barteri Coffeefolia 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: 4.8197675 / 5 from 172 reviews.
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"Perfect!"
"Healthy. thriving plant"
"Nice size, beautiful plant."
"Was a great specimen"
"They arrived fast and very healthy. . . buce plants are always beautiful. Thank you"
"I ordered a bunch of plants to fill out my new aquarium from Buce Plant for the first time. The quality of the plants including the Coffeefolia were really good -- the leaves are big, look great and very healthy. The leaves were also bright green. No rotten leaves or leaves that melt in a few days once you plant them in your aquarium."
"Arrived looking good but completely melted shortly after. But not due to quality of plant. The FedEx system failed and the driver did not deliver my order on the day it was supposed to be delivered, and consequently the shipment froze in a truck for another 2 full days. I believe it would have been fine had it been delivered when it was supposed to be delivered."
"I really love the anubias coffeelia had it for about a week and it hasn't melted back at all. . I definitely recommend this plant"
"Coffeefolia is my favorite anubias. I love the dark textured leaves! The plant I got was very large with beautiful glossy leaves on arrival. It looks amazing attached to driftwood in my new tank."
"Very healthy plants. I like that the leaves are sturdy like vinyl."
