Anubias barteri var. 'Butterfly' have large, thick and hardy leaves. It does well in low light and doesn't need the addition of CO2. If planted on the bottom the rhizome must not be covered because it tends to rot. Most often used tied to rocks or driftwood in the aquarium.
Botanical name | Anubias barteri var. 'Butterfly' |
Light demand | low |
Difficulty | easy |
Usage | Epiphyte (grown on hardscape), Foreground, Midground |
Growth rate | slow |
pH value | 5 - 8 |
Temperature | 55 - 86°F |
Hardness | 0 - 21°dKH |
Max. Size | 15" |
Available as a loose plant.