Anubias gracilis Potted

Anubias Gracilis

Western Africa is home to several species of Anubias, including this one.
The triangular leaves of 5-10 cm on long leaf-stems make Anubias gracilis one of the most elegant. It is hardy and tolerant, a very good beginner’s plant.
The plant can grow on rock or wood or planted on the bottom.
If planted in the bottom, the rhizome, from which leaves and roots appear, must not be covered. If it is, the whole plant will rot and die.
Anubias gracilis can be allowed to grow out of the water, but will attain a significant size this way.

Plant Info

Anubias gracilis Potted: An Elegant Beginner Epiphyte

Anubias gracilis stands out among Anubias for its triangular leaves on long, graceful stems, giving height and an airy look that works beautifully in larger aquascapes. It is hardy and tolerant, which makes it one of the plants we most often recommend to first-time keepers in Singapore. The potted format lets you establish it immediately, and you can grow it on wood, rock, or planted into the substrate.

If you do plant it down, keep the rhizome above the substrate surface, as burying it causes rot. Being an epiphyte, it thrives best tied or glued onto hardscape where its roots can grip naturally. Like other Anubias it prefers modest light; our warm 27-29C tanks suit it fine, and keeping it shaded helps avoid the leaf algae that bright light encourages. Growth is slow, so little maintenance is needed.

Browse our full epiphytes range for companions. For care detail and propagation, see our Anubias plant guide and rhizome division guide.