Anubias Nana Pinto
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Common Name: Pinto Anubias
Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Pinto'
Anubias Nana 'Pinto' is a striking aquatic plant known for its beautiful variegated foliage, featuring a mix of white, light green, and dark green patches. This unique coloration makes it a sought-after choice for aquascapers looking to add contrast and visual interest to their tanks. Like other Anubias species, ‘Pinto’ is slow-growing and highly adaptable, thriving in submerged and emersed conditions in aquariums, paludariums, and ripariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium
- Care Level: Moderate
- Light Requirements: Moderate Light
- CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Optional
- Placement: Foreground, Midground
- Growth Characteristics: Slow-Growing, Rhizomatous
- Water Parameters: Soft to Moderately Hard Water, pH 6.0–7.5
- Special Features: Variegated Foliage, Ideal for Aquascaping
- Country of Origin: Cultivar
Essentials
- Light: Moderate; higher light levels enhance variegation but may encourage algae.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH between 6.0–7.5.
- Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C).
- Soil: Does not require soil; attaches to hard surfaces like rocks or driftwood.
- Placement: Best suited for the foreground to midground, especially on hardscape elements.
Features
- Size: Grows up to 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) in height.
- Rate: Slow-growing; may produce only a few new leaves per year.
- Foliage: Variegated leaves with white, green, and light green patterns. New leaves emerge white and develop green patches over time.
- Flowering: Occasionally produces small white spathes when grown emersed.
Care
- Fertilizer: Benefits from regular liquid fertilizers, especially those rich in micronutrients.
- CO₂: Not required but can enhance growth and overall health.
- Pruning/Propagation: Minimal pruning needed; propagates by dividing the rhizome or separating side shoots.
- Special Tips: Avoid burying the rhizome in the substrate, as this can cause rot. Attach to hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue.
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