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Anubias nana petite

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Description
โญ DifficultyEasy
๐Ÿ’ก LightingLow to moderate
๐Ÿงช COโ‚‚Not required
๐Ÿ“ˆ Growth RateSlow
๐ŸŒฟ Height5โ€“10 cm
๐Ÿ“ PositionForeground (can be attached to rocks or driftwood)
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature22โ€“28ยฐC
๐Ÿ’ง pH6.0โ€“7.5
๐ŸŒ OriginWest Africa (Cameroon)
Beginner-FriendlyLow LightNo COโ‚‚ NeededShrimp SafeEpiphyte

Hardy, versatile, and virtually indestructible. Anubias nana petite is a robust Anubias variety with attractive, dark green foliage. Thrives in low light with no COโ‚‚, making it ideal for beginners and low-tech setups.

Attach to driftwood or rock โ€” never bury the rhizome. Slow growth means minimal maintenance. Not eaten by herbivorous fish.

๐Ÿค Pairs with: Microsorum pteropus ยท Bucephalandra Kedagang ยท Vesicularia dubyana pad
โœ‚๏ธ Propagation: Divide rhizome when new growth has 5+ leaves. Easy.