Tropica 101 Tissue Culture - Anubias barteri var. nana

Tropica 101 Tissue Culture - Anubias barteri var. nana

Tropica 101 Tissue Culture - Anubias barteri var. nana is a live aquarium plant supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup. It suits aquarists who want a small, tough plant to attach to stones or tree roots, including in shaded spots where other plants struggle.

Key Benefits

• Small, attractive plant that thrives in all conditions, so it suits a wide range of aquariums
• Grows well in shady places where other plants will not
• Slow grower with leaves that survive for several years, which gives slow-growing algae the chance to become established on them
• Not eaten by herbivorous fish
• Flowers frequently under water
• Can be attached to stones or tree roots to add natural-looking detail to your aquascape

How to Use

• For the best result, plant it on a stone or tree root rather than in the substrate.
• Use fishing line to hold the plant in place until it gains a hold on the surface.
• If you do plant it on the bottom, never cover the rhizome. It tends to rot when buried.

Suitable For

• Aquascapers who want to dress rocks and driftwood with greenery
• Shaded aquariums or corners where other plants will not grow well
• Tanks housing herbivorous fish, as the plant is not eaten by them
• Aquarists who prefer a slow-growing plant that needs little trimming

Specifications

• Plant type: Rhizomatous
• Origin: Cameroon, Africa
• Plant height: 5–10 cm (2–4")
• Rhizome length: 10–15 cm (4–6") or more
• Growth rate: Slow
• Supplied as: Tissue culture in a closed cup

What's Included

• Anubias barteri var. nana aquarium plant, supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I plant Anubias barteri var. nana?
The best result comes from attaching it to a stone or tree root. Use fishing line to hold it in place until it gains a hold.

Can I plant it in the substrate?
You can plant it on the bottom, but the rhizome must not be covered because it tends to rot.

Will goldfish, cichlids or other herbivorous fish eat it?
No. This plant is not eaten by herbivorous fish, so it suits tanks with plant-nibbling species.

How big does it get?
It reaches 5–10 cm (2–4") in height, and the rhizome grows to 10–15 cm (4–6") or more. It is a slow grower.

Will it grow in a shaded aquarium?
Yes. It thrives in shady places where other plants will not, and it grows well in all conditions.

Does it flower?
Yes. It flowers frequently under water.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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