- Rhizome plant
- Easy
- Low light
- CO₂: not needed
Anubias congensis
Anubias barteri var. congensis
Easy rhizome plant for low 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.
Single source · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Rhizome plant Midground, Background, On rock or wood
- Light
- Low
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Slow
- Height
- 6–8 in (15–20 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. congensis
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Africa
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Does Anubias congensis need strong light?
Anubias congensis grows in low light.
Does Anubias congensis need CO₂?
No. Anubias congensis grows without added CO₂.
Where does Anubias congensis go in the tank?
Anubias congensis is used in the midground, background, and on rock or wood.
