- Versatile Aquatic Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Medium Light, Low Light)
- Aquatic Watering Needs
- Mature Height 5-8 inches
- Pet Safe
The is a versatile and amazing aquatic plant with small arrow-shaped dark-green leaves. It makes a wonderful forefront plant. This plant provides shelter for fish and increases oxygenation in the tank. It’s a beautiful addition to any aquarium in the home or office. The Anubias Nana Petite produces small light yellow flowers that may be difficult to see with the naked eye. It’s very easy to grow and maintain. This plant is a native of tropical South Africa.
Best Locations For Growing Anubias Nana Petite
This versatile little plant can grow in aquarium gravel, aquarium substrate, attached to rocks, driftwood, or decorations. It thrives when attached to porous rocks or nutrient-rich substrate. This plant prefers a pH range of 6.5 - 7.8, and water temperatures from 72 - 82 degrees Fahrenheit. These plants do well as long as they are not exposed to very low temperatures. This hardy little plant even tolerates acidic conditions.
Anubias Nana Petite Sunlight Requirements
This aquatic plant prefers low to medium light. Too much light can encourage algae growth, which can be detrimental to the plant’s health.
Anubias Nana Petite Care
This plant is slow growing and its small waxy leaves will not move back and forth in the water too much. This plant grows really well in low light conditions. Too much light may encourage algae growth. Anubias Nana Petite can be grown under the leaves and stems of larger plants. This plant is easily propagated by dividing the primary plant into two or more new plants.
Watering Anubias Nana Petite
As an aquatic plant, the Anubias Nana Petite does not require any additional watering. As long as the plant isn’t showing any signs of obvious deficiency, it should not require any additional fertilizer. It draws nutrients from the water in the aquarium as it returns oxygen to the water.
Feeding Anubias Nana Petite
This plant is very easy to maintain because it does not require strong fertilization. The Anubias Nana Petite draws most of the nutrients that it needs from fish waste and other aquarium inhabitants.
Anubias Nana Petite Information
Light Exposure: Medium Light, Low Light |
Care Requirements: Easy |
Watering Requirements: require water temperature to be between 72-82°F |
Pet Friendly: Yes |
Kid Friendly: Yes |
Air Purifier: Moderate |
Habit: Spreading |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Mature Height: 5-8 inches |
Mature Spread: 1-2 inches |
Flowering: Yes |
Flower Color(s): White |
Flower Shade/Description: White |
Fragrant: |
Foliage Type: |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Dark Green |
Temperature: 68° - 82°F (20° - 28°C) |
Humidity: Above Average to High (60% - 100%) |
Common Name: Anubias Nana Petite |
Other Name(s): Anubias Barteri 'Petite' |
Scientific Name: Anúbias bárteri var. nána (Engler) Crusio |
Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Aqua_Anubias.Nana.Petite-HP
Container Sizes
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