We love this plant here at Aqua Essentials and belive you will too if you haven't already tried it. It's been around for as long as I can remember and it's here to stay. So what's so special about it?
Anubias nana has dark green leaves which are slightly oval in shape. A slow growing plant that is suitable for a wide range of conditions means that it can flourish very easily. When it's really happy white flowers grow (very nice!!) and new leaves take 1-2 weeks to show. However, it's really important that you know where to place Anubias nana because unlike most, do not plant in the substrate. Anubias nana has a rhizome which means that if planted in the substrate it will rot. So the secret to longevity is tying it to wood or rocks. The easiest way is to use Aqua Fine Line which is super thin and means that when you tie it, you will barely be able to to see it giving the illusion that the plant has already grown onto the wood. Over time (several months) the roots will grow and wrap themselves around and the Aqua Fine Line will no longer be needed and can be cut off if required.
Overall, this delightful plant is a pleasure in the planted aquarium and if you're thinking about it, give it a whirl. We're offering them at only £4.99 each and you can find the plant by clicking here.
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Sounds quite nice Jaime! You can trim it if you don’t like it – personally I would leave it as it is.
I have anubias nana tied to wood looks fantastic. I also have one just resting on the substrate. Ive found some of the roots grow straight down (2 of them about 30cm long). Is it ok just to trim the roots back a little?