Anubias Barteri Aquarium Plant for Low-Light Hardscapes

Anubias Barteri Aquarium Plant with Broad Deep Green Leaves for Low-Light Driftwood and Rock Layouts

$25.07

Anubias Barteri aquarium plant brings broad, deep green leaves to low-light planted layouts. Its elongated petioles and oval foliage create a leafy transition around midground crevices and background planting, making it an approachable choice for beginners building a low-tech aquarium.

Attach this rhizome plant to driftwood or rocks to add greenery directly to your hardscape. Keep the rhizome above the substrate, provide stable conditions and good water flow, and avoid intense direct light. Added CO2 is optional. The plant typically reaches 4–6 inches tall and grows slowly, making placement planning straightforward.

Select a single pot, a three-pot package or a five-pot package to suit your layout. Before attaching the plants, remove the pots and clear the rockwool from the roots.

Features

Broad oval foliage adds deep green structure around aquarium hardscape.
Elongated petioles help bridge foreground hardscape and background planting.
Epiphytic growth allows attachment to driftwood or rocks.
Easy care suits beginners and low-tech planted aquariums.
Low to medium lighting is suitable; CO2 injection is optional.
Suitable for midground crevices and background placement in aquariums, terrariums and paludariums.

Specifications

Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. barteri
Common names: Anubias Barteri; Broadleaf Anubias
Family: Araceae
Plant form: Epiphyte with a rhizome
Care difficulty: Easy / Beginner-Friendly
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Not required but beneficial
Typical height: 4–6 inches
Growth rate: Slow; approximately one leaf every 2–3 weeks
Placement: Midground crevices and background
Water pH guideline: 6.0–7.5
Temperature guideline: 68–82°F / 20–28°C
Propagation: Rhizome division
Origin: West Africa
Package sizes: 1 pot; 3-pot package; 5-pot package

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I attach Anubias Barteri to driftwood or rocks?

Attach Anubias Barteri to the hardscape using aquarium-safe glue or thread. First remove the pot and rockwool, then secure the plant while keeping its horizontal rhizome exposed above the substrate.

Does Anubias Barteri need CO2 injection or strong lighting?

Anubias Barteri does not require CO2 injection and suits low to medium light. Added CO2 can support faster growth and denser foliage; avoid intense direct light and maintain good water flow.

Where does Anubias Barteri fit in a planted aquarium?

Anubias Barteri suits midground crevices and background areas around driftwood or rocks. Its typical 4–6-inch height and broad leaves help connect hardscape with taller background planting.

What is the difference between the pot packages?

The Anubias Barteri packages contain one, three or five pots of the same plant. Choose the pot quantity according to how many areas of your layout you want to plant.