Anubias barteri var barteri
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Anubias barteri var barteri
Description
Description
Anubias barteri var. barteri is a robust and versatile freshwater aquarium plant, ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Plant Profile
- Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. barteri
- Common Names: Broadleaf Anubias, Barteri Anubias
- Origin: Rivers and streams of West Africa
- Growth Habit: Rhizome-based, slow-growing, upright structure
Size & Appearance
- Height: 25–45 cm (10–17 inches)
- Leaf Shape: Broad, thick, leathery leaves
- Color: Deep green
- Growth Rate: Very slow; new leaves may appear every few weeks
Care Requirements
- Lighting: Low to moderate; avoid high light to prevent algae
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- pH Range: 6.0–8.0 (ideal: 6.5–7.5)
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- CO₂: Not required, but optional for faster growth
- Fertilization: Liquid fertilizers recommended; root tabs optional
Planting & Propagation
- Substrate: Do not bury the rhizome; attach to driftwood, rocks, or decorations
- Propagation: Rhizome division—cut healthy rhizome into sections with leaves and root nodes
- Placement: Midground to background
Flowering & Adaptability
- Flowering: Can bloom underwater with small white or yellow flowers
- Adaptability: Tolerates low light, low nutrients, and even low-end brackish water (up to 1.005 salinity)
- Tankmates: Compatible with most fish and invertebrates; leaves are unpalatable to herbivores like goldfish and cichlids
Maintenance Tips
- Algae Control: Place in shaded areas or near water flow; add snails or shrimp for cleanup
- Trimming: Remove dead leaves and prune occasionally
- Emersed to Submersed Transition: May shed leaves initially but will adapt over time
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryPotted Plants
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Product TypeAnubias
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Species TypeAnubias
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