Anubias ‘Petite’ Tropica Pots

Anubias ‘Petite’

Anubias sp. ‘Petite’ is a mutation which appeared in cultivation at the Oriental aquarium plant nursery in Singapore.
Stays less than 5 cm tall, has very small leaves and a rhizome of 5-10 cm or more from which the leaves will grow.
Branches well and creates dense groups. Undemanding like the other Anubias and does not appreciate high light intensity either.
It is most decorative when attached to stones or roots, and like other Anubias it should be attached with fishing line until it gains a hold.
If planted in the bottom, do not cover the rhizome as this may cause the plant to rot and die.
An ideal plant for miniature landscapes in small aquariums but will also attract attention in larger tanks.

Plant Info

Anubias ‘Petite’ Tropica Pots for nano scapes

Anubias ‘Petite’ is the smallest of the popular anubias, staying under about five centimetres with tiny, tidy leaves on a creeping rhizome. We recommend it constantly for nano tanks and detailed foreground-to-midground work, where larger anubias would look coarse. There is a nice local note to this plant too: the ‘Petite’ mutation first appeared in cultivation at a Singapore nursery, so it is something of a homegrown classic in the hobby.

Like all anubias it is wonderfully undemanding, tolerating low light and needing no CO2, which makes it ideal for low-tech setups and shrimp tanks. Crucially, never bury the rhizome in substrate, as that causes it to rot; instead tie or glue it to stone or driftwood until it grips on its own. It thrives in our ambient warmth without a heater and is robust enough to handle minor swings in our soft tap water.

Browse more epiphytes for hardscape planting, and read our anubias plant guide and Nana vs Petite comparison to pick the right size.