Anubias barteri var. nana
Anubias barteri Schott var. nana (Engl.) Crusio
Anubias barteri var. nana is a creeping plant suited to foreground and midground planting.
Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthCreeping plant
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height2–3.9" (5–10 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Light
- Low
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Growth type
- Creeping plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 2–3.9" (5–10 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–21 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 5–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Width
- 2–7.9" (5–20 cm)
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
- Color
- Green
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Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Anubias
- Botanical name
- Anubias barteri Schott var. nana (Engl.) Crusio