Live Aquarium Plant: Anubias Barteri Coffeefolia for Textured Low-Light Foreground and Midground Aquascapes

Give a low-tech aquarium a strong, natural focal point without adding a demanding plant-care routine. Anubias Barteri Coffeefolia brings deeply rippled, dark green leaves to foreground or midground hardscape, while copper-brown new growth adds gentle color contrast as it matures.

This slow-growing rhizome plant reaches approximately 4–6 inches tall and works in aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums. Attach it to rock or driftwood, keeping the rhizome above the substrate to protect it from rot.

Its easy-care nature suits newer aquascapers as well as experienced keepers who want lasting texture around fish, shrimp, and snails.

Key Features

• Deeply rippled foliage breaks up areas of smooth greenery, creating more visual depth around rocks and driftwood.
• New leaves emerge copper-brown before turning forest green, bringing changing color to the aquascape as the plant grows.
• Leathery leaves tolerate attention from plant-nibbling fish and active dwarf shrimp better than delicate foliage, making them practical for lively freshwater communities.
• Low-to-medium light and optional CO₂ make this plant manageable in low-tech setups without specialized injection equipment.
• A broad pH and temperature range gives pet parents flexibility when placing it in established freshwater tanks with stable conditions.
• The slow growth rate keeps its form easy to manage, while rhizome division offers a straightforward way to propagate established plants.

Specifications

• Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. coffeifolia.
• Common names: Anubias Barteri Coffeefolia, Anubias Coffeefolia.
• Family: Araceae.
• Plant type: Epiphyte rhizome plant.
• Care difficulty: Easy and beginner-friendly.
• Light requirement: Low to medium.
• CO₂ requirement: Not required but beneficial.
• Placement: Foreground or midground hardscape.
• Height: 4–6 inches.
• Leaf length: Up to 3 inches.
• Growth rate: Slow, approximately one leaf every 2–3 weeks.
• Water pH: 6.0–7.5.
• Water temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C).
• Propagation: Rhizome division.
• Origin: West Africa noted in the plant profile table provided by the merchant listing metadata supplied for this product and used solely as the stated origin fact here in this specification row without adding any broader provenance claim beyond that listed one

Remove the pot and rockwool before planting, then secure the plant to hardscape using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Keep the rhizome above the substrate, avoid intense light, and maintain good water flow to limit spot algae on its slow-growing leaves. Choose a single pot or a 3-pot or 5-pot package to suit the scale of your aquascape.