- Rhizome plant
- Easy
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Anubias barteri
Anubias barteri var. barteri
Easy rhizome plant for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background and grows attached to rock or wood. Growth is slow, and it is rated easy to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Rhizome plant Midground, Background, On rock or wood
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Slow
- Height
- 4–6 in (10–15 cm)
- Water
- 68–82 °F (20–28 °C) pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Rhizome division
- Botanical name
- Anubias barteri var. barteri
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Africa
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyAll photos
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Anubias barteri with broad dark green leaves in an aquarium
Questions
Does Anubias barteri need strong light?
Anubias barteri grows in low or medium light.
Does Anubias barteri need CO₂?
No. Anubias barteri grows without added CO₂.
Where does Anubias barteri go in the tank?
Anubias barteri is used in the midground, background, and on rock or wood.
