Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. Broad Leaf

• Common Name: Broad Leaf Anubias

• Origin: West Africa

• Height: 15–45 cm (6–18 inches)

• pH: 6.0 – 7.8

• Care: Easy; ideal for beginners. Tolerates a wide range of conditions and grows slowly but steadily

• Light: Low to moderate; too much light can cause algae to grow on leaves

• CO₂: Not required, but optional CO₂ can enhance growth slightly

• Propagation: Rhizome division – cut the rhizome with a sharp blade and replant the segments

• Growth Rate: Slow

🌱 Care Notes:

• Placement: Best attached to hardscape (driftwood, rocks). Do not bury the rhizome in substrate – it can rot.

• Durability: Very hardy and resistant to herbivorous fish like cichlids or goldfish.

• Algae Management: Since it grows slowly, it is prone to algae on its leaves under strong light – best kept in shaded areas.