Anubias Minima

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Minima

There is surprisingly little "mini" about the profile of Anubias Minima, but its ability to pack tons of architectural detail into tight spaces makes it a true staple. Swapping out the short roundness of Anubias Nana for long, slender, lanceolate foliage, each leaf features distinctly wavy, ruffled margins that catch ambient tank light and create instant visual movement. Tucking this textured epiphyte into the nooks of smooth driftwood branches or slick river stones creates an immediate, high-contrast look that softens harsh hardscape lines. Adaptable and nearly indestructible, it flourishes submerged in low-tech aquariums or emersed in humid terrariums.

Key Features & Benefits

• Slender, lance-shaped leaves with ruffled, wavy margins provide a dynamic textural contrast against smooth rocks and round foliage.
• Upright growth habit allows it to act as a sleek midground accent without overpowering nano tanks or larger layouts.
• Ultra-tough, leathery leaf construction naturally deters plant-nibbling cichlids, goldfish, snails, and active dwarf shrimp.

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: 6-9.0
• Height: 6-10"
• Care: Easy
• Lighting: Low 
• CO2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate at the rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate