Anubias barteri v. barteri |
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| Anubias barteri is an extremely
variable species and it is, at the same time, the most
common of the Anubias genus. Several cultured
hybrids exist, apart from naturally occurring varieties,
and it is commonly produced from tissue cultures. Anubias
barteri var. barteri anchors easily to rocks and
roots in the aquarium and care must be taken if it is
planted directly into the sediment: always leave the
rhizome on top of the sediment because it does not
tolerate burial. It is a very sturdy plant which thrives at low light only with a slower growth rate. This variety of Anubias barteri is the most common after Anubias barteri v. nana. The leaves of Anubias barteri are subject to colonisation of algae because the leaves live very long (years). The heart shaped dark green leaves offer a pleasant contrast to most stem plants. You can greatly enhance the application of this plant - try to take a look at the article Plants cultivated on stones and tree roots! See also fish-proof plants from Tropica Aquarium Plants. |
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