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Anubias Nana Petite is a plant that is extremely easy to grow and a great beginner plant. Anubias Nana Petite does not require much attention and can be floated in the tank or attached to decorations. This Anubias plants thick structure allows it to be placed even with some aggressive fish.
Anubias Nana Petite is a rosette plant which means that all the leaves grow to the same size and the root system will sit toward the top of the soil or substrate. The difference between nana and nana petite is the leaf size. Anubias Nana Petite has leaves of about 1 to 2 inches while anubias nana can get as large as 5 to 8 inches.
Anubias Nana Petite is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers to not be rooted in the substrate. This Anubias plant is typically floated or attached to a rock or a piece of Malaysian driftwood. To attach Anubias Nana Petite, we use a rubber band for two weeks or so and then remove it. Anubias nana petite is very hardy and can tolerate many aquarium conditions.
Scientific Name: Anubias Nana "Petite"
Common Names: Anubias Nana Petite, Small Anubias
Care Level: Easy
Light: Low
CO2: Not Necessary but can promote growth
Fertilizer orShrimp Safe Fertilizer
Propagation: Separate by rhizome
To propagate anubias nana petite, simply cut the rhizome and leave 4-5 leaves on each section. The rhizome will continue to grow and the plant will eventually thrive. Under good conditions anubias nana petite will propagate itself by sending out horizontal rhizomes with additional leaves. There is a myth on the internet that if you cut the rhizome of an anubias plant the sap will make the water toxic, this is not true.
Note: Please do additional research on your plant to ensure its health. Portion sizes will vary.
*All Plants may contain snails or snail eggs. We keep them in all of our tanks for the benefits they provide.*
