Anubias Giant Stardust

Plant Profile

Anubias Giant Stardust is an extremely rare, celestial showstopper that is ready to make your aquascape truly out of this world. While it retains the signature mesmerizing look of the smaller Stardust, this stellar mutation boasts a much larger leaf size that makes a major statement in any aquarium. Its defining cosmic feature is the striking pattern of bright white veins running down the center of its slightly speckled, variegated leaves. If you are tired of the same old solid greens and want a luxury collector's piece to help you achieve a high-end, contrasting look, this hardy gem is your ticket to stardom.

Key Features & Benefits

• The large and beautifully variegated leaves showcase unique white center veins that provide an instant pop of brightness against dark rocks or driftwood.
• Its substantial yet manageable size makes it an exceptionally versatile layout choice that easily fills midground spaces or acts as a prominent focal point.
• The famously tough and leathery leaf structure ensures that your rare investment stays completely safe from hungry, plant-nibbling fish or active 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
• Height: 2-5”
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate