• Anubias barteri
  • Anubias barteri
  • Anubias barteri
  • Anubias barteri
  • Anubias barteri
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Anubias barteri

Broad-leaved Anubias — tough, slow-growing, and beginner-proof

£8.99
£8.99
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Origin: Africa

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Grows up to (cm): 15 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Anubias barteri is one of the most reliably robust aquarium plants available. Native to West Africa, it produces broad, dark green leaves on a creeping rhizome that attaches to rock and driftwood rather than rooting into substrate. It has been a staple of the hobby for decades, and with good reason.

It tolerates a remarkably wide range of conditions — low light, no CO2, soft or hard water — making it genuinely beginner-proof. Growth is slow, but the tough waxy leaves rarely suffer from algae or fish damage, and the plant will steadily spread over time. It flowers readily in aquariums, producing small white spathes which is a sign of a contented plant.

Remove from the pot, rinse, and attach the rhizome to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome — it will rot.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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Anubias barteri
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Anubias barteri
Anubias barteri

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Do I plant Anubias barteri in the substrate?

No. Attach the rhizome to wood or rock — burying it will cause rot. The roots can spread near substrate but the rhizome itself must remain exposed.

Does Anubias barteri need CO2?

No CO2 needed. It grows steadily in low-tech setups, though occasional liquid fertiliser will keep the leaves looking their best.

How big does Anubias barteri get?

Typically 5–15cm in height, with the rhizome spreading laterally over time. Suitable for midground to background placement in most aquariums.

Why is my Anubias barteri flowering?

A sign of a happy, established plant — completely normal. The small white flower emerges above the water surface and has no negative effect on the plant.

Is Anubias barteri safe for fish and invertebrates?

Yes. The tough waxy leaves are left alone by virtually all fish including cichlids. Shrimp and snails coexist perfectly with it.