Anubias barteri var. nana | Compact epiphytic plant on wood

Anubias barteri var. nana is one of the most popular small epiphytic plants for aquariums. It impresses with its compact, dark green, leathery leaves and its exceptional robustness. In this variant, it is supplied already tied to a natural root and is immediately ready for use.

In the aquarium, Anubias nana is not planted in the substrate, but placed on hardscape such as roots or stones. It grows slowly but very reliably on the root and is perfect for the foreground to midground, shady areas, and for aquariums with low to medium lighting. Its resilience makes it ideal for beginner, shrimp, and cichlid tanks.

🌿 Plant Profile:

🔸 Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana
🔸 Family: Araceae
🔸 Origin: West Africa
🔸 Light requirements: low – medium
🔸 Temperature: 20–28 °C
🔸 Growth: very slow
🔸 Placement: Foreground / Midground / Hardscape
🔸 Growth height: approx. 5–10 cm (depending on 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 nana loves shady to semi-shady spots. This keeps it particularly algae-free. Also ideal for low-tech aquariums and tanks with calm flow.

👉 Conclusion:

Anubias barteri var. nana on root is an extremely low-maintenance, compact, and long-lasting epiphytic plant – perfect for natural aquascapes, smaller tanks, and permanently stable design.