Easy Care Aquatic Plant
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Aquatic Watering Needs
Mature Height 6-8 Inches
Pet Safe

A native to streams and rivers of west Africa, the Anubias minima is easy to grow, making it an excellent selection for newcomers to aquatic growing. It has a compact growth habit, with slender medium-green to dark-green leaves. The size and slow growth habit of this Anubias makes it a better choice for smaller or more crowded tank environments than larger species. This plant is less frequently known as Anubias bartera var. glabra, Anubias “Kruising,” or dwarf anubias.

Best Locations For Growing Anubias Minima

The Anubias minima grows well submerged or immersed in aquariums or terrariums. When combined in an aquascape with other plants, consider situating it in the mid-canopy. Secure it in place by burying roots or fastening the roots to a surface where roots can eventually grow.

Anubias Minima Sunlight Requirements

Anubias minima prefers low to medium light, but can tolerate more intense light than other species of Anubias. Still, excessive light levels promote algae growth on the leaf surface and inhibit photosynthesis.

Anubias Minima Care

Plant the Anubias minima either by simply adding it to the tank and allowing it to anchor where it settles, burying the roots in aquarium substrate or tying it to a piece of driftwood or other surface. Take care to avoid burying the rhizomes, or horizontal spreading stems that this plant produces. This plant can also be divided by pulling apart the rhizomes.

Watering Anubias MInima

The aquatic Anubias minima performs best when the water pH is kept between 5 and 8 and temperature is maintained around 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Feeding Anubias Minima

Anubias minima kept in a tank with fish will often glean sufficient nutrients from fish food and waste. However, in aquascapes without fish or with many other plants, using a fertilizer intended for aquariums encourages plant vigor.

Anubias Minima Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: refer clean, filtered water with low organic waste levels

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 6-8 inches

Mature Spread: 4 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant:

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Deep Green

Temperature: 70° - 75°F (21° - 24°C)

Humidity: Above Average (60% - 80%)

Common Name: Anubias Minima

Other Name(s): Anubias Minima

Scientific Name: Anubias Minima

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Aqua_Anubias.Minima-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.

Anubias Minima