Anubias

Anubias barteri

Familia : Araceae

PlantaAgua dulceepiphyte

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

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Descripción

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.

Hábitat

Región :

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.

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2228 °C
pH67.5
GH312 °dGH
KH28 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
20 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
25 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

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.

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