Care specifications
| Type | Rhizome |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Low (10–40 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Not needed |
| Fertilizer demand | Low |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Max height | 16 in |
| Spread | 12 in |
| Placement | Background, Epiphyte |
| Attaches to hardscape | Yes |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Jungle, Nature, Biotope |
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Propagation
Cut the rhizome into sections, each with several leaves and roots, and attach the divisions to new hardscape.
Frequently asked questions
How big does Anubias hastifolia get?
It is among the largest Anubias, with arrow-shaped leaves on long stalks that can reach well over a foot in a roomy tank. Plan for it as a background or feature plant rather than a small foreground piece.
Can I bury the rhizome of Anubias hastifolia in the substrate?
No. Burying the thick rhizome causes it to rot. Tie or glue it to driftwood or rock with only the roots reaching into substrate, leaving the rhizome fully exposed.
Anubias Hastifolia appears in
- Aquarium plants that grow in low light
- Background plants for aquariums
- Aquarium plants you can attach to stone
- Aquarium plants you can attach to driftwood
- Aquarium plants that don't need CO2
- Snail-safe aquarium plants
- Slow-growing aquarium plants
- Low-maintenance aquarium plants
- Aquarium plants for beginners
- Aquarium plants for betta tanks
- Plants for jungle-style aquascapes
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