Anubias Barteri 'Wrinkle Leaf'

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Barteri 'Wrinkle Leaf'

If smooth, pristine foliage feels a little too routine for your aquascape, Anubias Barteri 'Wrinkle Leaf' is here to bring some serious character! True to its name, this uncommon epiphyte takes the classic, dependable round leaves of standard Barteri and gives them a bold, ruffled upgrade. Spanning up to 3 inches long on 4 to 6-inch stems, its broad, crinkled leaves create an immediate pop of tactile depth that makes smooth rocks and plain driftwood look downright boring by comparison. 

Key Features & Benefits

• Distinctly ruffled, crinkled leaf margins offer an eye-catching, textured look that instantly breaks up monotonous green layouts.
• Broad, large leaf blades provide fantastic midground structure and soft background coverage for both small and large tanks.
• Built like a tank! Thick, leathery foliage naturally resists nibbling from curious fish, snails, and active 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: 4-6”
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate