Smaller variety of anubias
Easy care and low light requirements
100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails

Anubias barteri is one of the most popular species of anubias, so farmers have created a strain called Anubias barteri var. nana that stays smaller and more compact. The vibrant green leaves are oval-shaped with a pointed end, and the plant stays about 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) in height with a rhizome of 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) long. This slow-growing, low light plant can be attached to hardscape by placing a small dab of super glue gel on the roots.

Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. 'Nana'
Native To: Cameroon
Skill Level: Easy
Placement: Attach to rocks or wood
Recommended Light: Low Light 10-20 PAR (click to see our PAR chart)
CO₂ Requirement: None to low
Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Green fertilizer
Propagation: Cut rhizome and split into two plants

***Being a natural product, the plant appearance can vary from what is shown.***

How to Plant Anubias Barteri var Nana

1. Upon receiving the tissue culture plant, immediately open the container and rinse off any excess liquid from the roots.
2. The anubias can be planted as one single plant or gently separated into smaller plant clumps by cutting the rhizome.
3. Insert each plant clump between a crack in a rock or more firmly attach them to decor by placing a small dab of super glue gel on the roots.
4. Place the plant in a shaded area with dimmer lighting to avoid algae growth.

For more details, read this article on how to plant anubias in aquariums and how to glue anubias to rock.

How to Care for Anubias Barteri Nana

— Caring for an Anubias barteri var. nana is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 PAR. Too much light may cause excess algae growth, so if you are using a brighter light, consider placing the anubias further away from the light or under the shade of taller or floating plants.
— Why is my anubias turning yellow or brown? It may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a multi-test strip. Dose with Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate. If the anubias continues to grow poorly, consider dosing Easy Potassium fertilizer in addition to Easy Green for extra potassium.
— How to trim Anubias barteri nana: If the anubias has dying or melting leaves, trim them off at the base of the leaf without damaging the rhizome.

How to Propagate Anubias Barteri var Nana

— Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the rhizome and split into two plants. Plant the two sections as normal.

Notes

— How big does anubias nana grow? As a smaller variety of Anubias barteri, this plant stays about 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) in height with a rhizome of 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) long.