Anubias Nana care guide
Anubias barteri var. nana · Araceae
Anubias Nana (Anubias barteri var. nana) is an aquatic plant. It belongs to the Araceae family. It is native to West & Central Africa (Liberia to Congo); var. nana from Cameroon — shallow, fast-flowing forest rivers. It needs low light. Water temperature: 20°C – 28°C. pH: 5.0 – 8.0. Care difficulty: Very Easy. Growth rate: slow.
How do you care for Anubias Nana?
| Light | Low (thrives in shade; tolerates strong light, but the slow leaves then collect algae) |
|---|---|
| CO₂ | Not required |
| Temperature | 20°C – 28°C |
| pH | 5.0 – 8.0 |
| Placement | Tied to rock or driftwood, fore- to midground; never bury the rhizome |
| Growth | Slow |
| Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Family | Araceae |
How do you trim and propagate Anubias Nana?
Only remove yellowed or damaged leaves at the base; when a clump gets too dense, take out whole plants or rhizome sections rather than trimming leaves. Propagate by cutting the rhizome into sections with several leaves each.
What problems affect Anubias Nana?
Soft, mushy rhizome and leaf drop from rhizome rot, usually from burying it; algae (spots or film) on the long-lived, slow leaves, especially under strong light.
How do you fix Anubias Nana problems?
Cut away soft tissue and re-attach the healthy part above the substrate; shade it under wood or taller plants, add grazers and keep nutrients balanced.
Where does Anubias Nana come from?
West & Central Africa (Liberia to Congo); var. nana from Cameroon — shallow, fast-flowing forest rivers · Biotope regions: Africa.
Sources
- Anubias barteri var. nana — Tropica Aquarium Plants
- Anubias barteri var. nana — Flowgrow aquatic plant database
- Microsorum pteropus — Tropica Aquarium Plants
- Anubias barteri distributions (WCVP, Kew) — GBIF / WCVP
- Planting — Tropica guide
- Trimming — Tropica guide
Care details checked against these sources on 2026-09-23.
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