Family
Araceae
Common Names
Nana
Origin
West Africa
Planting Area
Midground to Foreground
Lighting RequirementsThese
plants have low
lighting requirements but can tolerate all levels. They are often
planted in the shade of taller
plants.
PropagationThese are a rhizome plant, when first adding to the tank ensure that the rhizome is not completely buried in the
substrate or it will rot. To propagate the plant, simply divide the rhizome into pieces and each section will form a new plant. They do well attached to
rocks or
wood as well as growing on the
substrate.
Difficulty
This plant is very easy to care for in the aquarium. They can tolerate a wide range of water parameters and should never need cutting back.
Short DescriptionThis is probably the most popular of the Anubias species. They are a small, contained plant with a very slow growth rate, ideal for a low
maintenance tank. The leaves are long lasting and older leaves will probably be encrusted with algal growth but this tends to enhance the appearance of the plant. This species will flower under the water and has a pungent taste which means that fish will not nibble at it.
Old profile - Updated on 06/09/2009
Very beautiful aquarium plant, but very difficult to grow. Use fertilizer for initial acclimatization.
Older leaves become dark green and new ones are
light green. Make sure that the rhizome is attached to
gravel or
rock properly, otherwise the water current will make it a floating plant.
Great addition for the Panda
Cory fry which like to hide there.
Picture
Thanks to Loic Maheas-Smith.
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