Anubias

Anubias barteri

Family : Araceae

PlantFreshwaterepiphyte

Anubias barteri is a robust and easy aquarium plant, ideal for beginners.

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Popularity
Easy plant
standard lighting, few requirements
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Biotope
West Africa
Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Description

This plant has thick, leathery leaves of oval to lanceolate shape, dark green. It can reach 20-30 cm in height. It grows slowly and should not be planted in the substrate but attached to decor. It produces rhizomes that can be divided. It sometimes flowers above water with a white spathe.

Habitat

Region :

Anubias barteri grows in humid and swampy areas, often attached to rocks or roots in slow-moving rivers. It tolerates low light and acidic waters.

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2228 °C
pH67.5
GH312 °dGH
KH28 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
25 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Division du rhizome ou bouturage des pousses latérales.

Care notes

Anubias barteri is very easy to maintain. It accepts a wide range of parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, low to moderate hardness. It prefers low to medium light. Too much light can promote algae on leaves. It does not need CO2 or rich fertilizers. Avoid burying the rhizome. It can be attached to a root or rock with fishing line. It is compatible with most fish.

Similar species

Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance

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