Live Aquarium Plant Anubias Congensis for Low-Light Midground and Background Aquascapes, Single or Multi-Pot Packs

Anubias Congensis brings sleek, upright greenery to freshwater aquariums without demanding intense lighting or added CO₂. Its slender, pointed leaves create a sharper silhouette than broad-leaved Anubias varieties, making it a striking anchor among rocks, wood, and neighboring plants.

Growing 6 to 8 inches tall, this slow-growing rhizome plant fits the midground or forms a compact background accent in medium and large tanks. It can also grow emersed in humid terrariums and paludariums, giving pet parents flexibility across aquatic and semi-aquatic displays.

Key Features

• Its low-light requirement makes everyday placement and maintenance more approachable for beginner aquarists and low-tech planted tanks.
• The upright habit and lanceolate leaves add clear height and definition without overwhelming the surrounding aquascape.
• Thick foliage resists grazing from curious cichlids, snails, and active dwarf shrimp, helping the planting retain its structure in lively freshwater communities.
• CO₂ is not required, so the plant can settle into a simple aquarium routine; optional supplementation can improve growth and leaf density.
• The epiphytic rhizome attaches directly to driftwood or rocks, allowing natural-looking placement without burying the rhizome in substrate.

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. congensis
• Common Names: Anubias Congensis, Anubias Afzelii
• Family: Araceae
• Plant Type: Epiphyte (rhizome)
• Care Difficulty: Easy and beginner-friendly
• Light Requirement: Low
• CO₂ Requirement: Not required but beneficial
• Placement: Midground or background
• Height: 6–8 inches
• Growth Rate: Slow
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature Range: 68°F–82°F (20°C–28°C)
• Propagation: Rhizome division
• Origin: West Africa
• Available Sizes: Pot, 3 Pot Package, or 5 Pot Package

Remove the plant from its pot, clear all rockwool from the roots, and secure it to aquarium hardscape using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot, maintain stable conditions and good water flow, and avoid intense light to limit spot algae on the slow-growing leaves.