Tropica Anubias barteri var. angustifolia in Pot
$11,70
Anubias barteri var. angustifolia has long, narrow leaves and grows slowly in lower light. Place this hardy West African plant in a shaded area and keep its rhizome uncovered. It is smaller than Anubias afzelii, an older misidentification. Supplied in a pot.
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Anubias barteri var. angustifolia offers long, narrow leaves for a planted aquarium. This West African rhizome plant is 10–20 cm tall, with a creeping rhizome that reaches 10–15 cm or more as it develops.
A narrow-leaved plant for shade
Use the foliage where a broader Anubias leaf would hide too much of the surrounding layout. The plant tolerates a wide range of aquarium conditions and is straightforward to grow, making it a useful choice for an undemanding planted area.
Avoid intense light. A shaded position beneath larger plants suits it better than a brightly exposed spot. Light and CO2 demands are low, and its slow growth means that the planting will develop gradually.
Keep the rhizome uncovered
If you place the plant at substrate level, do not bury the rhizome. This is the horizontal stem from which the leaves develop, and covering it can lead to rot. Distinguish it from the roots when positioning the plant.
The leaves are resistant to grazing by herbivorous fish. This is a useful characteristic, though it does not guarantee the behaviour of every fish in a particular aquarium.
Correct identification
Anubias barteri var. angustifolia was previously sold under the name Anubias afzelii. The latter is a different, much larger species. This pot listing concerns the narrow-leaved variety of Anubias barteri, with the smaller growth described here.
Plant profile
| Type: | Rhizomatous |
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| Origin: | Africa |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Height: | 10 – 15+ cm |
| Light demand: | Low |
| CO2 : | Low |
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| Weight | 0,07 kg |
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| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 26 cm |
