• Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
  • Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
  • Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
  • Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
  • Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
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Anubias hastifolia

The tallest Anubias available — commanding background plant for large tanks

£8.99
£8.99
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Origin: Africa

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Anubias hastifolia is the tallest Anubias species available, producing long lance-shaped leaves that can reach 40–50cm in a mature plant. That height makes it one of the few Anubias suitable for background placement in larger aquariums, where its impressive stature creates a dramatic vertical element unlike most other Anubias varieties.

It's as undemanding as any Anubias: no CO2 required, tolerant of low light, and attached to hardscape rather than planted into substrate. The broad dark leaves are tough and provide excellent cover for fish that appreciate shelter. Growth is slow but the plant becomes increasingly striking the longer it is left undisturbed.

Remove from the pot and fix the rhizome to a substantial piece of wood or rock. Do not bury the rhizome. Approx 20–35cm in height on arrival.
Plant Sizes

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

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Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur
Anubias hastifolia Aquafleur

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How tall does Anubias hastifolia grow?

Up to 40–50cm in maturity — the tallest Anubias available. One of the few Anubias suited for background placement in larger aquariums.

Does Anubias hastifolia need CO2?

No — like all Anubias it grows without CO2 and tolerates a wide range of water conditions and light levels.

How do I plant Anubias hastifolia?

Attach the rhizome to a substantial piece of wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome — this will cause it to rot.

Is Anubias hastifolia suitable for community tanks?

Yes — even fish that normally destroy plants leave Anubias completely alone. The tough waxy leaves are extremely resistant to fish and invertebrate damage.

How is Anubias hastifolia different from other Anubias?

Size is the key difference. Hastifolia is significantly taller than barteri, nana, or coffeifolia, with large lance-shaped leaves that give it a commanding presence in larger setups.