Anubias barteri var. nana | Compact epiphyte 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 already tied onto a natural root and is ready for immediate 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. Due to its resilience, it is 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 the root)
🔸 pH value: 5.5–8.0
🔸 Water hardness: soft – hard
🔸 CO₂ requirement: not necessary
🔸 Propagation: Rhizome division
🔸 Delivery form: tied onto 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 stable long-term design.