• 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

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    Quick Facts

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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

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

    Healthy aquatic plant with broad leaves praised for excellent quality and condition. Customers said it arrived "very well packaged" with "stunning" appearance. Easy to care for and grows well in tanks. Some noted size inconsistency, with plants occasionally smaller than expected. Good value overall.

    • Absolute beauty of plant. Came in great condition and a good size, lovely green leaves.
    • Plants turned up very well packaged and in fantastic condition
    • Great plant, easy to care for. Arrived in top condition, looks great in my tank!
    • 5 stars: 18 (86%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (10%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Tom

    Excellent quality

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    Marcus T.
    Review

    Slightly disapointed with the size of these plants this time as they were about half the size that I got last time. Plant's came in very good condition though.

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    Caroline E.
    Review

    Well packaged, very prompt delivery. Great plant.

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    Customer
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    Plants turned up very well packaged and in fantastic condition, will 100% be ordering all my plants from here now

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    Ian D.
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    A bit smaller than others that I have ordered in the past neverthe less still growing very well.Ihave yet to be disappointed with any plants from aquaessentials and have filled my 240 ltrs tank exclusively from them.

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    Elliot L.
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    Great plant, easy to care for. Arrived in top condition, with really healthy leaves looks great in my tank!

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    Marcus T.
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    These plants arrived in fantastic condition and extremely well packed. All fantistic specimens. This was my first order and will be definitely coming back again.

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    Babs B.
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    have bought plants the 3rd time from this supplier. plants are healthy and grow well. in my mind good value to money. can recommend

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    Brian C.
    Review

    Plants arrived very well packed and are superb. Make an awesome display. Just hoping my fish don’t destroy them as have taken a liking to previous one. So far so good. ????

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    Customer
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    Absolute beauty of plant. Defo one of my favourites, came in great condition and a good size, lovely green leaves. Top quality plant from a top quality company

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    Steven B.
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    good size and quality

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    Mark C.
    Review

    It came very well packed and is an excellent plant.

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    Margaret P.
    Review

    Plants arrived in perfect condition and looking good. Thank you.

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    John J.
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    top plant and good condition

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    Caran S.
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    beautiful plants

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    Stephen G.
    Review

    A good, solid, robust plant with broadleaves, and helping to fill out at the back of the tank. Look good with several planted fairly close together.

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    Graham C.
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    good size plant, loads of shoots. very slow growing so cannot say about eventual size but very happy at present.

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    Audrey W.
    Review

    Plant arrived in good condition, good value for money, and would recommend aqua essentials to anyone.

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    lewis l.
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    Stunning

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    Geoff W.
    Review

    I ordered and received three Anubias hastifolia plants within three days. The plants were of exceptional quality and of a good size, about 25cm. The only criticism I have is: Several of the top leaves were folded over to make it possible to fit the plastic bags they came in. perhaps a little more care next time?
    as the leaves have now split and look unsightly.
    Aquaessentials is a reliable and professional company to do business with I have used them in the past and will continue to do so.

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    David C.
    Review

    Stunning plant arrived in perfect condition. Thank you, once again, for prompt delivery and 5 star service.

    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.