🌿 Anubias Butterfly on Pterocarpus Wood (Anubias barteri 'Butterfly')
🌿 Anubias Butterfly on Pterocarpus Wood (Anubias barteri 'Butterfly')
Broad, Rounded Wavy-Edged Leaves • Ready-Mounted on Natural Pterocarpus Wood • A Bold Aquascape Feature
📋 Anubias Butterfly on Pterocarpus Wood is a ready-made feature piece starring one of the most distinctive Anubias varieties. Its broad, rounded leaves with gently wavy edges overlap like butterfly wings, giving the plant a full, layered, lush look that stands out from standard Anubias. Grown onto a beautifully textured piece of natural Pterocarpus wood, its rich green foliage creates an elegant, natural display. Just place it in your tank for an instant focal point in the midground.
It has all the toughness Anubias is famous for. It grows slowly and steadily in low to moderate light, needs no CO2, and keeps its shape for years with almost no trimming. Because the plant lives on the wood, you can move the whole piece whenever you rework your layout. Prefer to mount it yourself? It's also available as a potted plant.
It's a freshwater plant, perfect for freshwater aquariums and also at home in paludariums.
💡 Highlights
🦋 Butterfly Leaf Form: Broad, rounded, wavy-edged leaves
🪵 Ready-Mounted on Pterocarpus Wood: Place it and enjoy, no setup needed
🌿 Full, Layered Foliage: A lush, bold look
💡 Low-Light Friendly: Thrives in low-tech tanks without CO2
💚 Exceptionally Hardy: Built to last for years
🧾 A Quick Look at Anubias Butterfly on Pterocarpus Wood
📛 Common Name: Anubias Butterfly on Pterocarpus Wood
🔬 Scientific Name: Anubias barteri 'Butterfly'
👨👩👧 Family: Araceae
🌍 Origin: West Africa (cultivated variety)
📏 Max Size: Plant typically 10-20cm
🧂 Water Type: Freshwater; suits freshwater aquariums and paludariums
💧 pH Range: 6.0-7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Slow
💡 Lighting Needs: Low to moderate
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Hardscape Feature
🧬 Tissue Culture: ❌ No
🪵 Mounted: ✅ Yes, on natural Pterocarpus wood
⏳ Lifespan: Very long-lived
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Low; water column feeder
🐣 Propagation: Rhizome division

















