Anubias Nana Ovalis

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Nana Ovalis 

Anubias Nana Ovalis is a beautifully distinct variation of the classic Anubias family that is ready to bring a softer look to your aquascape. This less common gem stands out with its tall stems and large, dark green, oval-shaped leaves that feature a soft, gently waved texture. If your tank's midground is looking a bit rigid and you want to smooth things over, this hardy epiphyte is the perfect choice to help you round out your design. It is wonderfully versatile, thriving completely submerged, growing emersed in humid terrariums, or even floating freely in bare-bottomed setups.

Key Features & Benefits

• The large, soft, and rounded wavy foliage introduces a unique organic shape and gentle movement that beautifully breaks up aggressive hardscape lines.
• This incredibly resilient variety boasts a massive pH tolerance range, making it one of the most stable and stress-free options for beginners or varying water types.
• Its taller stem profile makes it an exceptionally flexible landscaping tool that works brilliantly as an anchor plant for the midground area of your tank.

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: 1.5-4”
• pH: 5.0-9.0
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low to medium
• CO2: Not necessary but recommended
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth Rate: Slow