Anubias Minima Mother Pot

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Minima

First off, there is absolutely nothing "mini" about this plant's presence! Standing in stark contrast to the rounded leaves of its other Anubias Nana cousins, this plant brings long, slender, lance-shaped leaves with distinct, ruffled margins to your tank. If your hardscape is looking a little too smooth or flat, this textured beauty is here to ruffle a few feathers in the best way possible. Tucking its wavy foliage into the crevices of smooth driftwood or slick river stones creates an instant high-contrast look that elevates your midground or background.

Mother pots are extra-large, mature specimens containing multiple individual plants (typically 2-4+ plants per pot). Having been cultivated for much longer than standard pot sizes, these robust plants represent the original mother stock used for commercial propagation. Their impressive size and established root systems make them the perfect instant-impact choice for large aquariums or big scaping projects!

Key Features & Benefits

• The extra-large Mother Pot format gives you a massive cluster of mature, fully developed plants in one pot.
• Long, slender foliage with distinctly ruffled margins adds dynamic texture and architectural drama that makes smooth hardscape elements pop.
• Its famously tough, leathery leaf structure naturally resists grazing from plant-nibbling fish and active shrimp, keeping your focal points pristine over time.

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
• pH: 6-7.5
• Height: 6-20"
• Care: Easy
• Lighting: Low to medium
• CO2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate at the rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate