Anubias Nangi UNS Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Common Name: Anubias Nangi
Hybridized by pioneering aquatic grower Robert A. Gasser, Anubias Nangi represents a brilliant cross between Anubias Nana and Anubias Gilletii. This unique lineage replaces classic button-like roundness with elongated, slender foliage ending in a distinct, sharp point. Deep green and exceptionally glossy, its broad lanceolate leaves add a polished, architectural look to midground hardscape layouts. Highly forgiving and adaptable to fluctuating parameters, it delivers high-end hybrid aesthetics with zero high-maintenance stress.
By choosing the Tissue Culture version of this plant, you are guaranteed a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start for your aquarium. These plants are grown in-vitro in a sterile laboratory setting, ensuring no unwanted snails or hitchhikers enter your system. While these plantlets start smaller and require more time to mature, they offer the cleanest and most reliable method for establishing a healthy colony in planted tanks.
Key Features & Benefits
- Historic hybrid origin combines compact hardiness with sleek, pointed leaf geometry.
- Glossy, deep green leaf blades catch ambient light to provide striking visual depth against rocks and wood.
- The sterile laboratory environment guarantees your new plant arrives completely free of pests.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Remove the plantlets from the cup and rinse away the sterile nutrient gel under lukewarm, dechlorinated water.
- Attach to hardscape using aquarium‑safe glue or thread; keep the rhizome above substrate to prevent rot.
- Maintain stable conditions to support smooth acclimation and reduce leaf loss.
- Avoid intense light and ensure good water flow to prevent spot algae on slow‑growing leaves.
- CO₂ is recommended to assist with the tissue culture transition and support healthy growth.
- Master the prep and planting process by checking out a beginner's guide to tissue culture plants to prevent your delicate new plantlets from melting or floating away.
Quick Facts
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 x 'Nangi' |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Nangi |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Epiphyte (Rhizome / Tissue Culture) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement | Low |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required but Recommended for TC Transition |
| Placement / Usage | Foreground, Midground |
| Height / Size | 3-6 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow (1 leaf every 3-4 weeks) |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0 – 9.0 | Temperature 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C) |
| Propagation Method | Separate by Rhizome Division |
| Origin | Cultivated Hybrid / Lab Tissue Culture |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I plant Anubias Nangi UNS Tissue Culture?
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 thrives in low to moderate lighting without CO2 injection. While adding CO2 speeds up growth and aids in the tissue culture transition, it is completely optional.
3. 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.