• Anubias nana XL Aquafleur
  • Anubias nana XL Aquafleur
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  • Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
  • Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
  • Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
  • Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
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Aquafleur

Anubias nana XL

Large established Anubias nana — immediate impact, no waiting around

Over 200 sold
£26.99
£26.99
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Quick facts:

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Grows up to (cm):

Pot Size: 9 cm

Growth rate: Slow

Common name:

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Description

Anubias nana XL is a large, well-established specimen of the hobby's most popular Anubias variety — the classic compact nana — supplied in an XL pot so you're starting with a more developed plant that makes an immediate visual statement rather than waiting for a small cutting to grow in.

It shares the same easy care profile: no CO2, happy in low light, and fixed to wood or rock rather than planted into substrate. It flowers readily in aquariums, producing small white spathes above the waterline — a sign of a contented, well-settled plant.

Remove from the pot, rinse the roots, and fix the rhizome to wood or rock with thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome.
Anubias nana XL Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur

Product details

1. Go large

Xl Plants are the biggest plants available to hobbyists and sometimes extremely impressive, especially in the summer time. Pots are typically 9cm+ but the range is fairly limited so if you see one you like, best to go for it.

Why is the range limited in the winter?

Plants grow much slower due to the weather and the cost to heat gigantic greenhouses. As a result, in the cooler months plants are typically 30-40% smaller than they are in the warmer months.

2. Planting up

Due to their size, they're best positioned towards the back of your aquarium. Of course, some of them will be better tied onto wood or rock (like Anubias). It is possible to leave these plants in their pots if you prefer, but we always recommend that where possible, you take them out of their pots and rockwool, and plant them in a nutrient rich soil. Bear in mind the plants may have extensive root structure but this can be trimmed prior to planting.

3. Feeding

How much food do they need?

Due to their size, larger plants need much more food than the 5cm potted plants so this has to be considered when planting.

What fertilisers should I offer?

We always recommend using both a nutrient rich fertiliser and a liquid carbon for all plants. Use Neutro T as a liquid fertiliser and Neutro CO2 for your carbon. Both are available in big bottles and if you are injecting pressurised CO2, sway the Neutro T for Neutro+.

Are root tabs needed?

If you want to get the best from your plants, so they stay strong, grow faster and produce better colours then yes. Use TerraTabs for best results. Insert 3 under each XL plant every 4 months.

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Anubias nana XL

Large established Anubias nana — immediate impact, no waiting around

Ask a question Over 200 sold
Easy care Low light CO2 not required Attach to wood or rock
£26.99
£26.99
  • In stock — 4 available

In-stock orders normally dispatch before 4pm, Monday–Friday. Delivery details

Anubias nana XL Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur
Anubias nana XL Pot Aquafleur

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About this plant

Anubias nana XL is a large, well-established specimen of the hobby's most popular Anubias variety — the classic compact nana — supplied in an XL pot so you're starting with a more developed plant that makes an immediate visual statement rather than waiting for a small cutting to grow in.

It shares the same easy care profile: no CO2, happy in low light, and fixed to wood or rock rather than planted into substrate. It flowers readily in aquariums, producing small white spathes above the waterline — a sign of a contented, well-settled plant.

Remove from the pot, rinse the roots, and fix the rhizome to wood or rock with thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome.

Product FAQs

What is the difference between this and standard Anubias nana?

The XL pot contains a larger, more established plant with more leaves and more visual impact from day one. Same species and care requirements.

Does Anubias nana XL need CO2?

No — it grows steadily in low-tech setups. One of the easiest aquarium plants available.

How do I plant Anubias nana XL?

Fix the rhizome to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Never bury the rhizome — this causes rot.

Will it flower?

Yes — Anubias nana flowers readily in aquariums, producing small white spathes. A sign of a healthy, well-established plant.

How do I acclimatise it when it arrives?

Remove from the pot, rinse the roots, and let it float for a few days before attaching. This reduces the risk of leaf melt during the adjustment period.