Versatile Aquarium Plant
Light Preference/Tolerated (Medium Light, Low Light)
Aquatic Watering Needs
Mature Height 6-8 inches

Anubias Congensis is an amazingly versatile plant that can grow either partially or completely submerged. Widely grown in both aquariums and terrariums, it is easy to grow and care for and produces slender pointed foliage. This semi-aquatic plant can be grown either with its roots planted into gravel or attached to a piece of wood or rock.

Best Locations For Growing Anubias Congensis

The Anubias Congensis can be grown either submerged in an aquarium or planted in a terrarium with its roots kept constantly moist. Either way, this unusual plant will want to be planted somewhere it can be appreciated.

Anubias Congensis Sunlight Requirements

The Anubias Congensis is an adaptable plant and can cope with low to moderate lighting. If grown in strong direct light it can develop algae on the foliage.

Anubias Congensis Plant Care

If grown in an aquarium, Anubias Congensis requires a water temperature of 72 to 78 ºF to thrive and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Anubias Congensis can also be grown as a houseplant in a terrarium, however the roots and soil must be kept under water or consistently moist for the plant not to dry out. When leaves appear damaged, they can be cut away at the base, which will also encourage new fresh growth.

Watering Anubias Congensis

If grown in a terrarium, the soil must remain constantly moist or be submerged. If grown in a tank, a weekly water refresh of 20% is recommended.

Feeding Anubias Congensis

In general, the Anubias Barteri plant does not need feeding when it is grown in a tank with good water conditions. If you want the plant to grow faster, you can position it so its leaves are above the water line, which will speed up its growth.

Anubias Congensis Information

Light Exposure: Medium Light, Low Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: can thrive in a variety of water parameters

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 6-8 inches

Mature Spread: 6 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Deep Green

Temperature: 72° - 80°F (22° - 27°C)

Humidity: Average to Above Average (40% - 80%

Common Name: Anubias Congensis

Other Name(s): Anubias Heterophylla

Scientific Name: Anubias Congensis

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Aqua_Anubias.Congensis-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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