Anubias Long wavy

Anubias 'Long Wavy' is a hardy aquarium and paludarium plant known for its thick, wavy-edged leaves and very easy care requirements. It is often sold under trade names, but it is typically a selected form of Anubias barteri or a related variety.

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific name: Anubias sp. ‘Long Wavy’ (trade name)
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: Rhizome aquarium plant
• Growth rate: Slow
• Size: Medium (varies by tank conditions)

🍃 Appearance

• Broad green leaves with distinct wavy or ruffled edges
• Thick, leathery texture (very durable)
• Grows in clumps from a horizontal rhizome
• Strong ornamental “tropical jungle” look

💡 Aquarium Requirements

• 💡 Light: Low to medium (very adaptable)
• 🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
• 💧 pH: 6.0–7.5
• 🌱 Placement: Best attached to wood, rocks, or decor (not buried in substrate)

🌱 Care Tips

• Do NOT bury the rhizome (it will rot)
• Very low maintenance plant
• Grows slowly but steadily
• Resistant to most fish and shrimp nibbling
• Can survive in low-tech aquariums without CO₂

✂️ Propagation

• Simple rhizome division
• Cut a healthy rhizome section with leaves attached and reattach elsewhere

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Foreground to midground accent plant
• Perfect for natural aquascapes, driftwood layouts, and shaded areas
• Excellent for beginners due to toughness and low demands