Anubias Short and Sharp

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Short and Sharp

The naming department might have been having a bit of fun with Anubias Short & Sharp, considering there isn't actually anything particularly "short" about it, especially when stacked up against other smaller varieties of Anubias Barteri. What it does deliver, however, is an unmistakably sharp silhouette. Featuring sleek, lanceolate leaves similar to Anubias Lanceolata, this epiphyte distinguishes itself with a subtle, rippled wave along the leaf margins. Reaching anywhere from 3 to 7 inches in overall height with individual leaves stretching up to 6 inches long, it's a great pick for a midground or background accent.

Key Features & Benefits

• Sleek, lance-shaped leaves with distinct wavy edges provide a sharp, dynamic texture that breaks up rounder plant varieties.
• Impressive leaf length up to 6 inches offers great vertical presence for filling midground gaps and framing background hardscape.
• Indestructible and low-maintenance, easily standing up to active fish, hungry snails, and fluctuating tank conditions.

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: 3-7”
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate