Anubias Minima Variegated

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Minima Variegated

Unlike the classic short, rounded leaves of Anubias Nana, this stunning cultivar produces long, slender foliage with an architectural stretch. The real head-turner here is its striking "marble" variegation, a gorgeous blend of cream, white, and buttery yellow marbling splashed across every leaf as a result of selective propagation over time. Whether tucked into dark hardscape crevices, submerged in an aquarium, or showing off emersed in a humid terrarium, it delivers a high-end collector aesthetic with all the bulletproof hardiness you expect from the Anubias family.

Key Features & Benefits

• Unique cream, white, and yellow marbled patterns create incredible contrast against dark rocks and green background plants.
• Long, slender leaf architecture offers a sleek, vertical texture that breaks up round or compact dwarf foliage.
• Indestructible and adaptable nature makes high-end variegation accessible without the fragile diva behavior of other rare species.

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.
• Because its white leaf patches lack chlorophyll, this variety requires medium to high lighting to perform photosynthesis efficiently, stay healthy, and maintain its bold variegated patterns.
• Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental shifts to ensure your new greenery acclimates smoothly without shedding leaves.
• 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
• Height: 2-5”
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Medium
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate