Aquarium plant

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai')

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai') is a creeping plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes low light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 22–26 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–6 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
5–2 cm
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Anubias

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FAQ

Where should Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai') be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai') need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai')?

Temperature: 22–26 °C.

How tall does Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai') grow?

Height: 3–6 cm.