Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana

Anubias Nana

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  • Light: Low
  • Co2: Not necessary
  • Care: Easy!

Common Name: Anubias Nana
Scientific Name: (Anubias barteri var. nana)

Anubias Nana is a hardy and versatile plant native to West Africa. Known for its compact size and dark green leaves, it’s a staple in aquascaping, ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. Its adaptability to submerged and emersed conditions makes it perfect for aquariums, paludariums, and vivariums.

  • Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium, Riparium
  • Care Level: Easy
  • Light Requirements: Low Light, Moderate Light
  • CO2 Requirements: CO2 Optional
  • Placement: Foreground, Middleground
  • Growth Characteristics: Slow-Growing, Epiphyte
  • Water Parameters: Soft Water, Neutral pH
  • Special Features: Beginner-Friendly, Flowering, Algae-Resistant
  • Country of Origin: West Africa (Species)
  • Light: Low to moderate; avoid excessive light to prevent algae growth on its leaves.
  • Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Thrives submerged and emersed.
  • Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
  • Soil: Does not require substrate; thrives attached to hardscape like rocks or driftwood.
  • Placement: Best suited for the foreground or middleground of aquascapes.
  • Size: Grows to 3–5 inches tall, making it suitable for small to medium tanks.
  • Rate: Slow-growing; low maintenance and easy to manage.
  • Foliage: Thick, dark green leaves that are oval-shaped with smooth edges.
  • Flowering: Can produce small, white flowers when grown emersed.
  • Fertilizer: Benefits from liquid fertilizers with micronutrients. Avoid burying the rhizome in the substrate to prevent rot.
  • Pruning/Propagation: Trim older leaves as needed. Propagate by cutting the rhizome into sections with at least a few leaves.
  • Special Tips: Ideal for shaded areas in the tank to reduce algae on leaves. Perfect for low-energy setups and compatible with a variety of tankmates.
  • Anubias are bold plants that can thrive in a variety of ecosystems
  • Epiphyte type plant that can grow above the substrate or attached to hardscape
  • Burying the rhizome will cause the plant to melt and die
  • Keep water parameters stable to avoid rotting of the leaves
  • Remove the plant from its pot. For instructions on how to properly prep Anubias plants, click here
  • CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth
  • Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives

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