🌿 Anubias barteri “Butterfly” (Anubias barteri ‘Butterfly’)
🌿 Anubias barteri “Butterfly” (Anubias barteri ‘Butterfly’)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Rhizome Plant • Midground Plant • Feature Aquascape Plant
📋 The Anubias barteri “Butterfly” (Anubias barteri ‘Butterfly’) is a striking Anubias cultivar known for its Broad Rounded Leaves with Slightly Wavy Edges, creating a soft “butterfly-like” appearance.
Its lush, dark green foliage provides a bold and natural look, making it ideal as a focal plant in aquascapes.
Like other Anubias varieties, it is extremely hardy and thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions.
This plant serves as a beautiful Bold Leaf Midground Feature, perfect for adding texture and visual depth.
💡 Highlights
🦋 Butterfly Leaf Shape: Broad, rounded, gently wavy leaves
🌿 Rich Green Color: Deep, vibrant foliage
🌱 Hardy Growth: Extremely adaptable species
🎨 Aquascape Impact: Strong focal point plant
🧠 Beginner Friendly: Easy to care for
🧾 A Quick Look at Anubias Butterfly
📛 Common Name: Anubias Butterfly
🔬 Scientific Name: Anubias barteri ‘Butterfly’
👨👩👧 Family: Araceae
🌍 Origin: West Africa (cultivated variant)
📏 Max Size: 10–25 cm (≈ 4–10″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Slow
💡 Lighting Needs: Low to moderate
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Feature plant
🧬 Tissue Culture: ❌ No
🌿 Potted Plant: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Low (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Rhizome division
