- Rhizome plant
- Easy
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Anubias hastifolia
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
- 6–16 in (15–41 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 hastifolia
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 hastifolia need strong light?
Anubias hastifolia grows in low or medium light.
Does Anubias hastifolia need CO₂?
No. Anubias hastifolia grows without added CO₂.
Where does Anubias hastifolia go in the tank?
Anubias hastifolia is used in the midground, background, and on rock or wood.
