Ditching the typical round leaves of standard Anubias, Anubias Lanceolata delivers serious vertical height and sharp architecture. True to its spear-inspired name, this epiphyte produces long, slender, lance-shaped leaves that break up the monotony of broader, stockier foliage to give your midground or background a sleek, sharp, and regal presence. And like the rest of its indestructible family, it laughs off sub-optimal water parameters and has no problems transitioning between fully submerged aquariums and humid emersed setups.
Mother pots are extra-large, mature specimens containing multiple individual plants (typically 2-4+ plants per pot). Having been cultivated for much longer than standard pot sizes, these robust plants represent the original mother stock used for commercial propagation. Their impressive size and established root systems make them the perfect instant-impact choice for large aquariums or big scaping projects!
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 heterophylla 'Lanceolata' |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Lanceolata, Anubias Afzelii, Lanceleaf Anubias |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Epiphyte (Rhizome) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement | Low |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required but Beneficial |
| Placement / Usage | Midground, Background |
| Height / Size | 8-20 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0 – 9.0 | Temperature 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C) |
| Propagation Method | Separate by Rhizome Division |
| Origin | West Africa |
1. What is a Mother Pot?
A Mother Pot is a fully mature plant specimen consisting of multiple individual plants attached to a well-developed rhizome system.
2. How do I plant Anubias?
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.
3. Does it require CO2 or high lighting?
No. It thrives in low lighting without CO2 injection. While adding CO2 speeds up growth, it is completely optional.
4. Is this plant safe for shrimp, snails, and fish?
Yes, Anubias 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: 4.8245616 / 5 from 57 reviews.
Anubias Lanceolata Mother Pots offer multiple mature plants with slender, sharp leaves, suitable for aquariums and terrariums. Customers appreciate the ease of care, quality, and appearance of these plants, though some noted issues with rhizomes.
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"Healthy plants Expected them to be larger since I purchased Mother plants Numerous plants in the pot Shipping was fast"
"Came in excellent shape. Beautiful plant"
"Plants arrived healthy and sooner than promised."
"The Anubias Lanceolata Mother Pot was packed very well. It adapted right away to my tank and looks amazing. All of the separate rhizomes were clean and viable."
"This plant was in great condition and the Quality of this plant out did itself Got to buy again!"
"One of my favorite plants. Leaves are very green and plant was a great size."
"Great Condition!"
"Healthy roots and stems. Leaves were fine. A couple rotted leaves that needed to be removed but otherwise fine. About the same size and cost of my local fish store."
"Big pot, healthy plant"
"The mother pots are the best y'all. This one was huge, plenty of leaves, healthy roots. I was a little disappointed in the specimen, it seemed it wasn't a clean single cut piece but rather 4 smaller pieces cut to fit. Usually the mother pots are one large plant. High quality either way."
