Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai')
Bonsai Anubias















Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' ('Bonsai')
Bonsai Anubias
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Description
This dwarf Anubias is available in trade under two variant names: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' and 'Bonsai'. "Petite-Nana" has considerably smaller leaves than standard A. barteri var. nana, however, it is as robust and easy to care for. It grows under very low light (0.25 watts per litre and less) as well as under strong lights (1 watts per litre and more). It doesn't need the addition of CO2, however, it can be beneficial for growth nonetheless. This dwarf Anubias is popular in aquascaping, as it is one of the most beautiful epiphytic plants for decorating the hardscape (driftwood, rocks). It can also be planted into the substrate (do not cover the rhizome!).
The smallest Anubias variety in the trade can be found under two names: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' and 'Bonsai'. Its origins are very much in the dark: according to information given by Dennerle around the year 1997, the plant originates from Cameroun, according to the Tropica plant catalogue, this variety is based on a mutation that occured in the plant nursery "Oriental Aquaria" in Singapore (Kasselmann 2010). Whereas it is almost identical to Anubias barteri var. nana, its small size and slower growth is often given as a reason for higher prices.
Contrary to the opinion of some dealers the leaf blade of 'Petite' respectively 'Bonsai' may grow larger than 1 cm. However, it stays smaller than its ancestral form, Anubias barteri var. nana, anyway. Like the latter, 'Petite' is very hardy and has been called "growing plastic plant". (read more)
Complete botanical name | Anúbias bárteri var. nána (Engler) Crusio |
Family | Araceae |
Genus | Anubias |
Difficulty | very easy |
Colour | light green, medium green, dark green |
Texture | kleinblättrig |
Usage | Epiphyte (growing on hardscape), Cichlid proof plant, Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group |
Height | 3 - 6cm |
Width | 5 - 20cm |
Growth | slow |
pH value | 5 - 8 |
Temperature tolerance | 12 - 30°C |
Carbonate hardness | 0 - 21°dKH |
General hardness | 0 - 30°dGH |
Propagation | Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants |
Can grow emersed? | yes |
Source | Flowgrow |
Complete botanical name |
Anúbias bárteri var. nána (Engler) Crusio |
Family |
Araceae |
Genus |
Anubias |
Difficulty |
very easy |
Colour |
light green, medium green, dark green |
Texture |
kleinblättrig |
Usage |
Epiphyte (growing on hardscape), Cichlid proof plant, Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group |
Height |
3 - 6cm |
Width |
5 - 20cm |
Growth |
slow |
pH value |
5 - 8 |
Temperature tolerance |
12 - 30°C |
Carbonate hardness |
0 - 21°dKH |
General hardness |
0 - 30°dGH |
Propagation |
Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants |
Can grow emersed? |
yes |
Source |
Flowgrow |
Customer reviews
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Amazing plant, great condition and generous portion. In 3 weeks it is sprouting new leaves. Highly recommended, and would buy again if my tank wasnt already full

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Thank you! The plants arrived in perfect condition, healthy and strong

The store has an excellent customer support, and very fast. They will facilitate any inquiries.
Thank you! The plants arrived in perfect condition, healthy and strong