Anubias Nana Paxing

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Paxing

If you're hunting for a fresh twist on classic dwarf epiphytes, Anubias Nana Paxing brings a totally distinct habit to the table. This relatively new and rare variety sets itself apart by growing almost completely flat in a creeping, horizontal direction. Featuring small, narrow, rich green leaves with a slightly concave curve and a glossy sheen, its growth form stays low to the hardscape, making it a fantastic choice for covering ground, carpeting logs, or tucking into tight rock crevices. Tough, forgiving, and wildly adaptable, it thrives submerged in aquariums or emersed in humid terrarium and paludarium setups.

Key Features & Benefits

• Unique, low-profile horizontal growth habit creates a creeping effect over wood and stone that differs from upright Anubias species.
• Small, narrow, slightly concave leaves with a high-gloss finish provide delicate texture for nano tanks and midground details.
• Extremely hardy and beginner-friendly, effortlessly adapting to a wide range of water conditions and light levels.

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
• Height: 3-5”
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate