Anubias Coffee

Anubias barteri var. coffeifolia

Família : Araceae

PlantaÁgua doceepiphyte

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

Estado IUCN
NE
Não avaliado
Bioma
Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Descrição

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

Região :

Forest rivers and streams, attached to rocks or roots

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2228 °C
pH67.5
GH310 °dGH
KH28 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 10 mg/L
Luz
Baixa

Cuidados

Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
20 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
15 cm
Esperança de vida
5 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

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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