Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia

Anubias barteri Schott var. caladiifolia Engl.

Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia is an epiphyte suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundEpiphyte

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • Growth typeEpiphyte
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3.9–15.7" (10–40 cm)

About this plant

Care level: Beginner. Light requirement: low. Injected CO₂: recommended.

At a glance

Difficulty
Beginner
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Epiphyte
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
3.9–15.7" (10–40 cm)

Water conditions

Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.

Temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–15 °dKH
Recorded CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
3.9–15.7" (10–40 cm)
Propagation
rhizome division, splitting and daughter plants
Color
Green

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Anubias
Botanical name
Anubias barteri Schott var. caladiifolia Engl.

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