Anubias gracilis

Anubias gracilis

Anubias gracilis is a creeping plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Very slow
Width
11.8–23.6" (30–60 cm)
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
Green

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What you’ll need to grow Anubias gracilis

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Anubias
Botanical name
Anubias gracilis

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