Aquarium plant

Anubias heterophylla

Anubias heterophylla

Anubias heterophylla 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
  • Height25–60 cm (9.8–23.6 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–26 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
25–60 cm (9.8–23.6 in)

Water conditions

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

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
20–60 cm (7.9–23.6 in)
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
Green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Anubias
Botanical name
Anubias heterophylla

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