• Anubias barteri var. glabra
  • Anubias barteri var. glabra
  • Anubias barteri var. glabra Tropica
  • Anubias barteri var. glabra Tropica
  • Anubias barteri var. glabra Tropica
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Anubias barteri var. glabra

Narrow slender-leaved Anubias — elegant contrast against broader varieties

£8.99
£8.99
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Quick Facts

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Origin: Africa

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Grows up to (cm): 20 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Anubias barteri var. glabra — also sold as Anubias barteri var. angustifolia — is a slender-leaved Anubias from West Africa with long, narrow leaves that give it a more graceful and elegant appearance compared to the broader-leaved barteri varieties. It typically reaches 10–20cm in height with the rhizome extending 10–15cm or more over time.

Like all Anubias, it's very easy to keep: tolerant of low light, no CO2 required, and attached to hardscape rather than planted in substrate. It prefers a slightly shaded position — avoid placing it under direct intense light. Fish, even herbivorous species, leave the tough leaves alone entirely.

Remove from the pot and attach the rhizome to wood or rock. Do not bury the rhizome.
Plant Sizes

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

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Anubias barteri var. glabra
Anubias barteri var. glabra Tropica
Anubias barteri var. glabra Tropica
Anubias barteri var. glabra Tropica

Customers praised this aquarium plant for arriving in "perfect condition" with healthy roots and leaves. Many noted the ability to split mature specimens into multiple plants. Shoppers highlighted "excellent" packaging, fast delivery, and strong root growth that makes attachment to driftwood easy. All reviews were 5-star with consistent praise for quality.

  • The plant arrived in perfect condition with no melting or signs it won't be happy.
  • Fantastic plant with good root growth which made it easy to attach to bog wood.
  • I was able to split into two plants that look great in the tank.
  • 5 stars: 16 (100%)
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Wil S. (Keswick, GB)
Great condition crypt

The plant arrived in perfect condition. I quickly removed the pot and rockwool from the roots and have attached it to a coconut shell. That was 5 days ago and there's been no melting or any other signs it won't be happy. Very pleased with the purchase!

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James B.
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Arrived in beautiful condition lovely leaf colour growing well

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Stephen D.
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as always perfect plants for the aquarium

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David A.
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Nice plant in great condition
Managed to split into two

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John H.
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Fantastic plant received quickly in first class condition with good root growth which made the plant easy to attach to bog wood with plastic electrical cable ties.

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RICHARD H.
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This plant arrived in good condition and very quickly..

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scott L.
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beautiful plant. mature to the pot but not pot bound and I was able to split into two plants that look great in the tank.

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Emily M.
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Excellent specimens as always with good growth and instant jungle effect. Thanks, AE: still love what you do!

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Margery w.W.
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This was my first order from aquaessentials. I was not disappointed.
My plant came well packed and a very fast delivery. It had very healthy roots and leaves, I was able to get two plants from it easily. Plants look great in my tank, and are growing well.
Thanks aquaessentials, I will definitely buy from you again.

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Pippa G.
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I love anubias and these two pieces have both taken to the tank and are looking very happy and producing new leaves.
i bought what I thought was 5 plants and have ended up with a very well planted tank which is improving every week. Very happy with my purchase and ... big bonus ... my tank is still sanil free! Many thanks indeed!

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Joanne B.
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loved getting this plant was well worth it.

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Steven R.
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top condition healthy and good value for money . will be getting more in the future,

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lewis l.
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Really quick delivery really happy with the plant

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Ian S.
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Plant was in excellent condition on arrival. Packaging was excellent protection for plant. Also very fast service. I will gladly return to buy more products. 👍

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Enter y.n.H.
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the plant was in good condition and arrived early I'm impressed

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David C.
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As usual, excellent plant and 5 star service.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is Anubias barteri var. glabra the same as angustifolia?

They are closely related and often used interchangeably in the hobby. Both refer to the narrow-leaved slender form of Anubias barteri from West Africa.

How do I plant Anubias glabra?

Attach the rhizome to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe superglue. Do not bury the rhizome — this causes rot.

Does it need CO2 or bright light?

Neither. It prefers a shady position and does perfectly well without CO2 in a low-tech tank.

How tall does it grow?

Typically 10–20cm in height, with the rhizome extending 10–15cm or more over time.

Is it safe for fish and shrimp?

Yes — even herbivorous fish leave the tough leaves alone, and shrimp coexist perfectly with it.