Anubias barteri var. 'nana'

Family:                                          Araceae

Native To:                                      Africa

Lighting:                                        Low - Medium

pH:                                                 6 - 8

Growth Demands:                          Easy

Growth Form:                                 Spreading Rosette

Growth Rate:                                  Slow

True Aquatic:                                 Yes

Placement In Tank:                       Foreground

Available As:                                 Bare Root, Potted,  on Driftwood 

Anubias barteri var. 'nana' is a smaller variety and the most well known of all Anubias varieties. It is a short, bushy variety, which is very tolerant of almost any condition. Commonly called Anubias nana,, it readily attaches to driftwood or rocks.  In fact, the rhizome of Anubias nana will creep along almost any structure. There are several forms of Anubias nana being sold in the trade all with slightly different characteristics. Anubias nana is one of the most popular aquarium plants in the aquatic plant trade.  This plant can be used in terrariums, aquariums and even will tolerate the harsh condiditons of Cichlid tanks.

Anubias barteri var. 'nana' emersed

Anubias barteri var. 'nana' production

Anubias barteri var. 'nana' flower