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Horizon - Anubias barteri var. barteri is available for pre-order – please confirm stock before ordering!
Anubias barteri var. barteri is a hardy and attractive rhizomatous aquarium plant recognised for its broad, deep green leaves and robust growth habit. Larger than many other Anubias varieties, it adds strong structure and a natural, mature appearance to planted aquariums. Its thick, leathery foliage contrasts beautifully with finer-leaved stem plants, mosses, and carpeting species.
This adaptable plant performs exceptionally well in low-tech aquariums and is suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists. It grows best when attached to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape features, where its creeping rhizome can remain exposed to the water. Its slow growth rate, tolerance of lower lighting, and minimal maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for community aquariums, shaded layouts, and nature-style aquascapes.
Plant Type: Rhizomatous Epiphyte
Growth Rate: Slow
Difficulty: Easy
Placement: Midground to Background
Height: Approximately 20–40 cm
Lighting Requirements: Low to Medium
CO₂ Requirements: Not required, but beneficial
Propagation: Rhizome division
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anubias barteri var. barteri |
| Common Name | Broadleaf Anubias |
| Family | Araceae |
| Origin | West and Central Africa |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous Epiphyte |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Height | Approximately 20–40 cm |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Lighting | Low to Medium |
| CO₂ | Not required, but beneficial |
| Temperature | 20–28°C |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| Water Hardness | Soft to Hard |
| Propagation | Rhizome division |
| Product Form | Tissue Culture Cup |
This Horizon plant is supplied as an in-vitro tissue culture plant, produced under sterile laboratory conditions. Tissue culture plants are supplied free from algae, snails, parasites, and pesticides, making them an excellent choice for planted aquariums and sensitive shrimp setups.
Before adding the plant to your aquarium, carefully remove it from the tissue culture cup and rinse away all nutrient gel using clean aquarium water. Gently separate the plant into several smaller portions before attaching them to rocks, driftwood, or other aquarium hardscape.
As a rhizomatous species, Anubias barteri var. barteri must not have its rhizome buried beneath the substrate. Burying the rhizome can restrict water circulation and cause the plant to rot. Attach each portion to hardscape using aquarium-safe glue, cotton thread, or fishing line. It may also be positioned in the substrate, provided that only the roots are buried and the rhizome remains fully exposed.
Low to medium lighting is recommended, as the slow-growing leaves may develop algae under excessive light. CO₂ injection is not essential, although it may improve growth and overall plant condition. Stable water parameters, gentle water flow, regular water changes, and occasional liquid fertilisation will support healthy long-term growth.
Some tissue culture plants may experience temporary transition melt while adapting from laboratory-grown conditions to submerged aquarium growth. This is a normal acclimation response, and healthy new leaves should develop once the plant becomes established.
Please note: As this is a living plant, the size, number of leaves, leaf shape, colour, and overall appearance may vary slightly from the photographs depending on the stage of development and growing conditions.
