Anubias Barteri Butterfly

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Butterfly

Aquascapes can sometimes look a little too harsh with all those jagged lava rocks and sharp driftwood branches, which is exactly where Anubias Butterfly comes to spread its wings and save the day! Featuring smooth, glossy green leaves uniquely shaped like fluttering butterfly wings, this aquarium plant brings an instant touch of elegance and soft symmetry to your underwater landscape. Depending on its stage of growth, it can stretch up to 16 inches tall, making it a versatile shapeshifter capable of functioning as a midground centerpiece or a lush background anchor.

Key Features & Benefits

• Unique wing-shaped leaf architecture adds a soft, graceful aesthetic that counterbalances sharp or aggressive hardscape.
• Versatile height potential allows it to transition gracefully from midground focal point to background green wall as it matures.
• Thick, waxy foliage naturally deters herbivorous fish, snails, and energetic dwarf shrimp, keeping your display pristine.

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: up to 16”
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow