Anubias barteri var. angustifolia

Anubias barteri var. angustifolia is the officially recognised narrow-leafed botanical variety of the widely cultivated Anubias barteri. It produces distinctly elongated, lance-shaped leaves on a creeping rhizome that advances steadily over driftwood or rock in the aquarium. Its slender leaf form offers a refreshing contrast to the broader-leaved Anubias varieties and works particularly well in naturalistic aquascapes seeking a finer-textured aroid element. Like all Anubias barteri forms, it is extremely hardy and tolerant of low light, poor water conditions, and minimal fertilisation. It can be attached to hardscape or planted in substrate — both methods work equally well.

Light: Low to moderate; one of the most forgiving Anubias for low-light conditions. CO2: Not required; grows in the absence of CO2 supplementation across all setups. Fertilisation: Light feeding; tolerates nutrient-poor conditions though benefits from regular fertiliser. Placement: Foreground to midground; attach to driftwood or plant freely in substrate. Propagation: Rhizome division; cut to produce sections with 2–3 leaves and visible root nodes.