Anubias Barteri Striped

Anubias Barteri “Striped”

Common Name: Anubias Barteri Striped
Family: Araceae
Origin: West Africa
Care Level: Easy

Anubias Barteri “Striped” is a beautiful variant of Anubias Barteri featuring sharper leaf tips and more pronounced ruffled edges. The leaves are noticeably larger than standard Anubias Barteri and can grow up to approximately 3 inches long, making this plant suitable for midground or background placement in most aquariums.

Like other Anubias varieties, this plant can be grown fully submerged in aquariums or emersed in terrariums and paludariums.

Growth & Placement

Anubias are epiphytic plants, meaning the rhizome should be attached to hard surfaces such as driftwood, rocks, or other décor.

⚠️ Do not bury the rhizome. Burying it in substrate may cause rot and plant melt.

This plant is ideal for:
• Midground to background placement
• Attaching to wood or stone
• Low-tech aquariums

Care Requirements

• Height: 4–6 inches
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• CO₂: Not required (optional for enhanced growth)
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Anubias Barteri “Striped” thrives in stable water conditions. Because it is a slow grower, excessive lighting can lead to algae buildup on the leaves. Moderate lighting and consistent maintenance are recommended.

CO₂ injection and nutrient-rich aquarium soil can promote faster growth and fuller leaf development, but they are not necessary.

Propagation

Propagation is simple:
• Divide the rhizome carefully with clean scissors
• Ensure each section has several healthy leaves
• Reattach to hardscape above substrate

Important Notes

• Remove the plant from its pot before planting
• Attach to hardscape or place above substrate
• Avoid drastic changes in water parameters
• Stable aquarium conditions are key to preventing melt

Anubias are hardy plants and adapt well to a wide range of aquarium environments when properly cared for.