Anubias Coffee

Anubias barteri var. coffeifolia

Family : Araceae

PlantFreshwaterepiphyte

Hardy epiphyte with dark green leaves resembling coffee. Ideal for low-light aquariums.

Popularity

Easy plant

standard lighting, few requirements

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Not Evaluated

Biotope

West Africa

Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Description

Creeping rhizome producing thick, leathery leaves, dark green to brownish. Leaves are slightly wavy and up to 15 cm long. Very slow growth. Must not be planted in the substrate (risk of rhizome rot). Attaches to wood or rocks. Rarely flowers in aquariums (white spathe). Highly resistant to diseases and herbivores.

Habitat

Region :

Forest rivers and streams, attached to rocks or roots

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH3–10 °dGH

KH2–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 2 mg/L

CO₂

≤ 10 mg/L

Light

Low

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

20 L

Min. group

Adult size

15 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

division du rhizome

Care notes

Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-10, KH 2-8. Low to moderate light (0.5 W/L). CO2 not required. Occasional liquid fertilizer. Nitrates max 20 mg/L, phosphates max 2 mg/L. Minimum tank volume 20 liters. Propagation by rhizome division. Compatible with all peaceful fish. Tolerates a wide range of parameters.

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