Anubias Congensis

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Congensis, Anubias Afzelii

Trade in soft curves for sharp, dramatic lines with Anubias Congensis! Diverging from the broad, circular foliage of Anubias Barteri or Anubias Nana, this West African powerhouse produces sleek, slender, lanceolate leaves with pointed tips that cut through the water column. Reaching a comfortable 6 to 8 inches in height, its upright growth habit makes it a standout midground anchor or background accent. Practically bulletproof and wildly versatile, it will thrive whether fully submerged in your aquarium or emersed in a humid terrarium setup.

Key Features & Benefits

• Slender, sharp lanceolate leaves provide a dramatic linear texture that breaks up round-leaved aquatic plants.
• Upright growth habit makes it a versatile midground anchor or compact background filler for medium to large tanks.
• Famous for its tough, leathery foliage that naturally resists grazing from curious fish, snails, and energetic dwarf shrimp.

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: 6-8”
• pH: 6-9
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate