Hastifolia anubias
Anubias hastifolia
Family : Araceae
PlantFreshwaterepiphyte
Anubias hastifolia is distinguished by its arrow-shaped, light green leaves and slow growth.
Popularity
Easy plant
standard lighting, few requirements
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Anubias hastifolia is an epiphytic aquatic plant in the family Araceae. Its leaves are hastate (spear-shaped) and up to 20 cm long. It is native to Central Africa. Like other Anubias, it prefers low to moderate light and no substrate needed. It is very hardy and suitable for beginners.
Habitat
Region :
Rivers and swamps
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–28 °C
pH6–7.5
GH3–12 °dGH
KH2–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
20 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
25 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Temperament
Not applicable
Propagation
division du rhizome
Care notes
Attach to a root or rock. Low light. Temperature 22-28°C. Soft to hard water, pH 6-7.5. Slow growth, do not bury rhizome. CO2 fertilization not necessary.
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