Large Anubias Hastifolia

Common Name: Arrowhead Anubias, Spear Leaf Anubias

Average Mature Size: 12 inches

Recommended Light: Low to Medium

Anubias Hastifolia is the smaller, more common cousin to Anubias Gigantea. They share the unique hastate (three pointed) leaves, while staying a much more manageable size for the average fishkeeper. As all Anubias do, these plants prefer low to medium light, anywhere from 6-10 hours a day. More aggressive lighting may lead to increased growth, but can also encourage algae growth on the surface of the leaves, ultimately damaging the plant. These plants are slow growing by nature, and therefore do not need very much maintenance or pruning. They make excellent midground and background plants for beginners.

All Anubias are Epiphytes, meaning that they grow out of a rhizome that cannot be buried underneath the substrate. They mainly absorb their nutrients from the water column, so it is preferable to attach each plant to a piece of hardscape with good water flow to prevent rot. You can propagate Anubias by chopping the rhizome in-between two nodes, just make sure each cutting has it's own roots and leaves for the best results.