Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia is a robust, decorative plant known for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and exceptional hardiness—making it an ideal choice for beginners and experts alike. Native to West Africa, this slow-growing species thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions and is often used to create a lush, natural look in both aquascapes and low-maintenance tanks.
Its thick, leathery leaves range from medium to deep green and can grow quite large, making it perfect for midground placement or as an accent plant attached to driftwood or rock. Like all Anubias, it should never be buried in substrate; instead, its rhizome must remain exposed to prevent rot. It grows slowly but steadily, developing a full, mature appearance over time with minimal care.
Because of its durability and shade tolerance, Anubias barteri ‘Caladiifolia’ is also popular in shrimp tanks, low-tech setups, and aquariums with larger fish that may disturb delicate plants.
Plant Information
Type: Rhizome
Origin: West Africa
(Widely cultivated for aquarium use; hardy and long-lived species.)
Growth Rate: Slow
(Produces new leaves gradually; ideal for low-maintenance tanks.)
Height: 10 – 25+ cm
(Forms wide, compact clumps; leaves can reach hand size under good conditions.)
Light Demand: Low to Medium
(Tolerates low light but grows denser and deeper green with moderate lighting.)
CO₂ Requirement: Low
(Does not require CO₂ injection; thrives in low-tech aquariums.)
These come from a clean tank free of duckweed and snails. However, our fish room does contain both duckweed and snails.
Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia is a robust, decorative plant known for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and exceptional hardiness—making it an ideal choice for beginners and experts alike. Native to West Africa, this slow-growing species thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions and is often used to create a lush, natural look in both aquascapes and low-maintenance tanks.
Its thick, leathery leaves range from medium to deep green and can grow quite large, making it perfect for midground placement or as an accent plant attached to driftwood or rock. Like all Anubias, it should never be buried in substrate; instead, its rhizome must remain exposed to prevent rot. It grows slowly but steadily, developing a full, mature appearance over time with minimal care.
Because of its durability and shade tolerance, Anubias barteri ‘Caladiifolia’ is also popular in shrimp tanks, low-tech setups, and aquariums with larger fish that may disturb delicate plants.
Plant Information
Type: Rhizome
Origin: West Africa
(Widely cultivated for aquarium use; hardy and long-lived species.)
Growth Rate: Slow
(Produces new leaves gradually; ideal for low-maintenance tanks.)
Height: 10 – 25+ cm
(Forms wide, compact clumps; leaves can reach hand size under good conditions.)
Light Demand: Low to Medium
(Tolerates low light but grows denser and deeper green with moderate lighting.)
CO₂ Requirement: Low
(Does not require CO₂ injection; thrives in low-tech aquariums.)
These come from a clean tank free of duckweed and snails. However, our fish room does contain both duckweed and snails.
