Aquascapers looking for the ultimate miniature accent for planted aquariums will find their match in Anubias Nana Petite. True to its name, this aquatic epiphyte stays compact, featuring tiny, dark green leaves that form tight, dense clusters as it grows. If you want to add intricate detail to small hardscape crevices or need the perfect foreground plant for a nano tank, this miniature powerhouse delivers broad visual scale. It adapts seamlessly to fully submerged aquariums as well as humid emersed setups like 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. nana 'Petite' |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Nana Petite, Anubias Petite |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Epiphyte (Rhizome) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement | Low |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required (Beneficial) |
| Placement / Usage | Foreground, Nano Hardscape, Midground Crevices |
| Height / Size | 1 – 3 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| 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 Nana Petite?
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 Nana Petite 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: 4.839827 / 5 from 462 reviews.
Anubias Nana Petite is a highly regarded aquarium plant known for its vibrant appearance and ease of care. Customers praise its healthy arrival, excellent quality, and beautiful leaves. The plant's fast shipping and overall satisfaction make it a popular choice among buyers.
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"Beautiful Anubias Nana Petite, this was my first online plant order and certainly more to come considering the quality Bruce plants offered."
"The aquatic plants I received were incredibly healthy and looked great right out of the package. 3 days and ZERO MELT. They were easy to plant, and the online instructions were clear and helpful. I did a short quarantine just to be safe, even though they appeared clean and free of pests. Overall, a great product—very satisfied with the purchase."
"Very nice, doing well. Got 3 per pot. All came in healthy and are doing good so far."
"Smaller than expected but beautifully grown and shipped!"
"Healthy plant"
"Great!"
"Structure and condition was amazing. No instructions required."
"Very pretty anubias Nana petite"
"All but one plant arrived in good condition. Unfortunately, one was mush, and likely dead. But I got more plants than I anticipated. So it’s not a big deal. Shipping was very quick"
"My new favorite plant since i figured out how to attatch them to driftwood with fishing line and im not making a mess with a tube of glue lol. All packaged separately and shipped quickly in beautiful condition!"
