Care Guide

Anubias heterophylla

Anubias Heterophylla

Care at a Glance

Lighting

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Growth Form

Spreading rhizome

Placement

Mid to Background

True Aquatic

Yes

Available As

Bare root

About This Plant

Florida Aquatic Nurseries grows Anubias heterophylla . This plant was sold for many years under the incorrect name, A. congensis . Anubias heterophylla is a nice variety with wider leaves than Anubias afzelli . It works great as a midground or background plant in larger aquariums helping to create a lush aquascape. The rhizome must be kept above the substrate surface or it can rot. Only the white roots should be buried.

Care Requirements

Easy, beginner plant

Family

Araceae

Native To

Africa

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