Add timeless beauty and resilience to your Terrarium / aquarium with Anubias barteri, a classic, low-maintenance aquatic plant beloved by aquarists worldwide. Its broad, deep green leaves and slow growth make it perfect for midground or foreground placement, attached to rocks or driftwood.
Scientific Name: Anubias barteri
Common Name: Anubias barteri
Origin: West Africa
Growth Rate: Slow
Lighting: Low to medium
CO₂ Requirement: Optional (accelerates growth)
Placement: Foreground, midground, or attached to décor
Temperature Range: 22–30 °C
pH Range: 6.0 – 8.0
Water Hardness: Soft to hard
Height: 10–25 cm depending on conditions
Anubias barteri is a robust rhizomatous plant that thrives in almost any terrarium freshwater aquarium. Its thick, glossy leaves provide natural hiding spots for shrimp and fry, while its slow growth reduces maintenance and trimming.
Unlike many aquatic plants, it can grow attached to rocks, driftwood, or ornaments, allowing for flexible aquascaping without burying the rhizome. This hardy species tolerates a wide range of water conditions, including low light, making it ideal for beginners and low-tech tanks.
Do not bury the rhizome — attach it to décor or leave it exposed on substrate.
Grows well in low to medium light; avoid direct high-intensity light to prevent algae on leaves.
Slow-growing; trimming is only required occasionally to remove older leaves.
Suitable for both community tanks and species-specific setups.
✅ Beginner and low-maintenance aquariums
✅ Midground or foreground planting
✅ Attaching to driftwood or rock décor
✅ Community tanks and shrimp setups
✅ Low-tech or CO₂-assisted aquascapes
1 × Live Anubias barteri Plant
Healthy, pest-free, and ready to attach or plant
Carefully packed to retain moisture and prevent damage in transit
Each plant is hand-selected for healthy leaves and rhizome quality, ensuring you receive a premium specimen.
All plants are professionally packaged for safe arrival.
Dispatched Monday to Thursday to avoid weekend postal delays.
Orders placed late in the week ship the following Monday to ensure plants arrive fresh and healthy.
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🪴 Ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers
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Bring a classic, hardy, and beautiful plant into your aquarium with Anubias barteri — a timeless choice that enhances any aquascape.
Add one (or more) to your basket today!