Aquarium Plant Anubias Barteri for Low-Light Midground Displays in Freshwater Tanks and Humid Terrariums

Give a planted aquarium a dependable green focal point without adding a demanding care routine. Anubias Barteri is a slow-growing rhizome plant whose deep green, heart-to-oval leaves and elongated stems suit midground positions, crevices, and gentle background coverage in medium or large aquariums.

This hardy epiphyte can grow submerged in freshwater aquariums or emersed in humid terrariums and paludariums. Attach it to rock or driftwood and leave the rhizome above the substrate to protect it from rot. Low light is suitable, while optional CO₂ can encourage faster growth and denser foliage.

Key Features

• The resilient, beginner-friendly growth habit makes this plant a manageable layout anchor for new aquascapers and experienced keepers alike.
• Classic oval leaves on elongated stems create a natural visual transition between foreground hardscape and taller background plants.
• Thick, leathery leaves resist grazing from herbivorous fish, snails, and dwarf shrimp, helping the display retain its structure in a stocked tank.
• Low-light growth and optional CO₂ requirements make Anubias Barteri practical for straightforward, low-tech aquarium routines.
• Its epiphytic rhizome attaches to aquarium rocks or driftwood, adding living greenery to hardscape without burying the plant.
• Submerged and emersed growing options let pet parents use the same distinctive foliage style in aquariums, humid terrariums, or paludariums.

Specifications

• Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. barteri
• Common name: Anubias Barteri
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: Epiphyte (rhizome)
• Care difficulty: Easy and beginner-friendly
• Light requirement: Low
• CO₂ requirement: Not required but beneficial
• Placement: Midground crevices or background
• Height: 4–6 inches
• Growth rate: Slow
• pH range: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature range: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• Propagation: Rhizome division
• Origin: West Africa
• Available sizes: 1 Pot, 3 Pot Package, and 5 Pot Package

Choose the pot quantity that suits your layout, then secure each rhizome to rock or driftwood for a lasting patch of deep green foliage. Stable water conditions, gentle light, and good flow support smooth acclimation and reduce algae on the slow-growing leaves.