Description
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant that thrives in all conditions.
It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. It grows slowly, and the leaves survive for several years, giving slow-growing algae the chance to become established. The best result is achieved by planting on a stone or tree root. Fishing line can be used to attach the plant until it gains a hold. If planted on the bottom the rhizome must not be covered because it tends to rot.
It flowers frequently under water and will thrive in shady places, where other plants will not. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish.
Plant info
| Type: | Rhizomatous | |
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| Origin: | Africa |  |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | ||
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| Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. | ||
| Height: | 5 - 15+ | |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | ||
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| The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. | ||
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| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. | ||