🌿 Broad Leaf Anubias (Anubias barteri)
🌿 Broad Leaf Anubias (Anubias barteri)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Rhizome Plant • Low-Light Plant • Hardscape Plant
📋 Broad Leaf Anubias (Anubias barteri) is a hardy and versatile aquarium plant known for its Large Thick Dark Green Leaves and slow-growing nature.
This plant features a strong rhizome and broad foliage, making it ideal for attaching to driftwood or rocks rather than planting in substrate.
It thrives in low-light conditions and requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for beginners and low-tech aquariums.
With proper placement, it becomes a durable and attractive Low-Maintenance Hardscape Plant that adds structure and depth.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Broad Thick Leaves: Durable and long-lasting
💡 Low-Light Friendly: Ideal for low-tech setups
🪵 Rhizome Plant: Attach to wood or rocks
🐢 Slow Growing: Minimal trimming required
💚 Very Hardy Plant: Excellent for beginners
🧾 A Quick Look at Broad Leaf Anubias
📛 Common Name: Broad Leaf Anubias
🔬 Scientific Name: Anubias barteri
👨👩👧 Family: Araceae
🌍 Origin: West Africa
📏 Max Size: 15–30 cm (≈ 6–12″)
💧 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: Foreground • Midground • Hardscape
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted Plant: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Very long-lived
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Low to moderate
🐣 Propagation: Rhizome division
