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

Anubias barteri Schott var. nana (Engl.) Crusio

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai') 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
  • Height1.2–2.4" (3–6 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
1.2–2.4" (3–6 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

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