Anubias Chili Jalapeno

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Chili Jalapeno

Anubias Chili Jalapeno is a rare, bite-sized variation that is here to add some serious flavor and spice to your next aquascape. True to its name, this miniature African epiphyte produces small, fleshy leaves in a deep, rich green tone. If you've been searching for a unique, micro-sized accent to turn up the heat in your nano tank without adding high-maintenance stress, this hardy little pepper is ready to help you cook up a masterpiece. It grows with a neat, compact habit, making it a great pick for tucking into hardscape gaps.

Key Features & Benefits

• The thick, fleshy miniature foliage introduces a distinct succulent-like texture that creates incredible depth in small-scale nano aquariums.
• Its compact size allows it to easily fill tiny hardscape gaps and midground accents without quickly overwhelming surrounding plants.
• The sturdy leaf structure provides exceptional resistance against plant-grazing fish and shrimp, ensuring your detailed design remains 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: Africa
• Height: 1-2"
• Care: Easy
• Lighting: Low to medium
• CO2: Not required
• Propagation: Separate at the rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow