Anubias Barteri Butterfly

Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri 'Butterfly'
• Common Name: Anubias Butterfly
• Origin: Cultivar (not found in the wild; derived from West African Anubias barteri)
• Height: 4–8 inches (10–20 cm)
• pH: 6.0–7.8
• Care: Easy — ideal for beginners
• Light: Low to moderate — tolerates shade and thrives under subdued lighting
• CO₂: Not required, but can enhance growth slightly
• Propagation: Rhizome division — cut and replant healthy sections with at least a few leaves
• Growth Rate: Slow

Additional Notes:

• Has broad, textured leaves with a compact growth pattern, often with wavy or irregular edges (resembling a butterfly's wings).
• Best attached to rocks or driftwood — do not bury the rhizome in substrate, or it may rot.
• Very hardy and algae-resistant, making it excellent for low-tech tanks or those with grazing fish like cichlids.
• Ideal for foreground to midground placement in smaller aquariums or as an accent plant in larger tanks.