TCulture Anubias Barteri ‘Broad Leaf’ (Pot)

Common Name: Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf
Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf is the larger leaf variant of Anubias Barteri. Like other Anubias it can grow in both aquariums and terrariums either submerged or emersed. It has long stems like Anubias Barteri but the leaves are almost double the size. This plant is suitable as a midground and background as the leaves can grow up to 3” long.
Like other Anubias, this broad leaf variant is a flowering plant that grows best when the rhizome is attached to a hard surface such as wood or stones. They have low to medium light requirements and can benefit from regular fertilization. CO2 is not necessary but can promote faster growth and more robust leaves. Since its a slow grower, the leaves are susceptible to algae growth if placed under high lighting.
Propagation is easy and straightforward; simply cut or pull apart rhizomes to be replanted. Make sure to keep the rhizomes above your substrate or the plant can begin to rot.
Notes:

Anubias are hardy plants that can thrive in a variety of environments if given time to adapt.

These epiphytes can be planted above the substrate or attached to hardscape.
Burying the rhizome, will cause the plant to melt and die.
Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.

Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. For instructions on how to properly prep aquarium plants, click here.

CO2 injection will yield better growth.
Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Family Name: Araceae
Origin: West Africa
Height: 4-16″
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Low
Co2: Not necessary
Propagation: Separate by rhizome
Growth rate: Slow to moderate

TCulture Anubias barteri ‘Broad Leaf’ for Singapore tanks

The Broad Leaf is the bold, large-leaved member of the barteri family, and it brings real presence to a midground or background without demanding much from the keeper. Like all Anubias, it draws nutrients from the water column rather than its roots, so you never bury the rhizome; instead we attach it to driftwood or stone and let it anchor over a few weeks. That epiphytic habit makes it a perfect plant for our soft, lightly acidic SG tap water and low-tech, no-CO2 setups.

Those broad leaves are tough and long-lasting, which is a blessing in our warm 27-29C tanks where faster-growing plants can struggle, but the same slow growth means algae has time to settle on older leaves. Keep gentle flow across them and avoid parking the plant directly under your brightest light to keep the surfaces clean. It also offers excellent shade and grazing cover for shrimp and shy fish.

Browse more in our epiphytes collection. Our Anubias aquarium plant guide covers attachment and placement, and if leaves dull over time our guide to fixing black spots on Anubias will help.