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