Description
Anubias barteri var. nana originates from Cameroun, where it is found in shallow zones of forest rivers with a strong current. There is hardly any information about these locations, though. Tropica was the first to cultivate this dwarf variety in 1970 and brought it into the hobby. Anubias barteri var. nana is one of the most widely spread aquarium plants in Europe, Asia and the US.
This plant is almost indestructible in an aquarium, and is thus often called a “growing plastic plant”.
The plant itself consists of a creeping rhizom from which leaves grow that may last several years. Anubias barteri var. nana is not finicky regarding light intensity and even grows under very low light (0.25 watt per litre and below) as well as under strong light (1 watt per litre and over). (read more)
Complete botanical name
Anúbias bárteri var. nána (Engler) Crusio
Family
Araceae
Genus
Anubias
Difficulty
very easy
Colour
light green, medium green, dark green
Usage
Epiphyte (growing on hardscape), Cichlid proof plant, Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group
Height
5 – 10cm
Width
5 – 20cm
Growth
slow
pH value
5 – 8
Temperature tolerance
12 – 30°C
Carbonate hardness
0 – 21°dKH
General hardness
0 – 30°dGH
Propagation
Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants
Can grow emersed?
yes
TCulture Anubias Barteri var. Nana for Singapore Tanks
Anubias barteri var. nana is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the world, and for good reason: it is nearly indestructible, growing from a slow creeping rhizome whose dark, sturdy leaves last for years. Supplied as a clean tissue-culture plant, it is pest and algae free, making it a safe, easy choice for shrimp tanks and low-tech nanos in any Singapore flat.
It is an epiphyte, so tie or glue the rhizome onto driftwood or rock and never bury it, since a buried rhizome will rot. It thrives in low light without CO2 and copes happily with our warm 27-29C water, which is why it features in so many beginner setups. Its main quirk is slow growth, so a little patience is the only real demand it makes. Place it where you want it for the long term and let it knit onto the hardscape.
Browse our epiphytes range. Read our Anubias plant guide and our tissue culture brands guide.
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