Anubias hastifolia is the go‑to choice for aquascapers who want bold, architectural foliage in their planted tanks. Diverging from the curves of standard Anubias like Anubias Barteri or Anubias Nana, this epiphyte serves up serious pointed drama with its distinct, triangular arrowhead-shaped leaves! Rising on tall petioles, it reaches 6 to 16 inches in height, giving your aquarium an instant weapon of mass decoration for midground and background zones in low-tech aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums.
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| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anubias hastifolia |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Hastifolia, Arrowhead Anubias, Anubias Plants |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Epiphyte (Rhizome) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement | Low to Medium |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required but Beneficial |
| Placement / Usage | Midground, Background |
| Height / Size | 6 – 16 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0 – 7.5 | Temperature 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C) |
| Propagation Method | Separate by Rhizome Division |
| Origin | West Africa |
1. How do I plant Anubias Hastifolia?
Attach the plant directly to driftwood or rocks using aquarium-safe super glue gel, thread, or fishing line. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot.
2. Does it require CO2 or high lighting?
No. It thrives in low to moderate lighting without CO2 injection. While adding CO2 speeds up growth and foliage density, it thrives happily in low-tech aquariums.
3. Is this plant safe for shrimp, snails, and fish?
Yes, Anubias Hastifolia is 100% safe for all freshwater fish, shrimp (including sensitive Caridina and Neocaridina), and snails. Its tough leaves are also resistant to plant-eating fish like cichlids or goldfish.
Overall rating: 4.87931 / 5 from 58 reviews.
Anubias Hastifolia, a unique variant with arrowhead-shaped leaves, is praised for its beauty and resilience. Customers appreciate its easy care, low light requirements, and suitability for both aquariums and terrariums. The quality and condition of the plants upon arrival are highlighted, along with the fast shipping.
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"The plants arrived healthy and are growing in my tank. Anubias is so easy to plant, just glue to a stone or even an old ceramic filter ring!"
"Thankfully everything arrived in pretty good shape. FedX told me they were delivering the package Sat. and they did not, until Monday afternoon. A couple of the tall plants had some melting and yellowed leaves but, they are beautiful and I placed them into all my tanks immediately."
"Plant came in looking very healthy. No melt after the first week."
"This plant looked so healthy and perfect that I thought it was fake. Lol"
"Nice size healthy plant. Good root system."
"The plant was delivered extremely fast. The plant was very healthy, had great color and was packed carefully. Looking forward to my next purchase."
"the plants came is healthy with fairly large root systems."
"Love these plants. Big healthy plants. Can’t wait to get them settled in my tank and watch them grow."
"Arrived healthy and looks great!"
"Very Healthy and doing well!"
