Anubias barteri | Hardy Epiphyte on Wood

Anubias barteri is one of the most popular and resilient epiphytic plants for aquariums. It features strong, leathery, dark green leaves and impresses with its enormous adaptability. In this variant, it is supplied already tied to a natural root, making it ready for immediate use.

In the aquarium, Anubias barteri is not planted, but rather placed on hardscape. The rhizome must not be buried in the substrate, as it can rot otherwise. Placed on a root, it grows slowly but very stably and is ideal for the midground, shady areas, and tanks with lower lighting. Due to its robustness, it is perfect for beginners, shrimp, and cichlid tanks.

🌿 Plant Profile:

🔸 Scientific Name: Anubias barteri
🔸 Family: Araceae
🔸 Origin: West Africa
🔸 Light Requirement: low – medium
🔸 Temperature: 20–28 °C
🔸 Growth: slow
🔸 Placement: Midground / Hardscape
🔸 Growth Height: approx. 15–30 cm (depending on the root)
🔸 pH Value: 5.5–8.0
🔸 Water Hardness: soft – hard
🔸 CO₂ Requirement: not necessary
🔸 Propagation: Rhizome division
🔸 Delivery Form: tied to root

💡 Tip:

Anubias barteri prefers calm to moderate current. Algae growth on the leaves can be easily avoided by shady placement or algae eaters. Also ideal for low-tech aquariums.

👉 Conclusion:

Anubias barteri on a root is an extremely low-maintenance, long-lasting, and decorative epiphytic plant – perfect for natural aquascapes, beginner tanks, and permanently stable planting.