Anubias Barteri ‘Broad White’:
- Scientific Name: Anubias barteri ‘Broad White’
- Common Name: Anubias Broad White
- Size:
- Plant height: 10–20 cm
- Leaf size: Broad, oval to rounded leaves, typically 6–10 cm wide
- Notable for white or creamy variegation patterns on the leaves
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Leaf Shape: Broad, rounded leaves with distinctive white variegation that varies per leaf
- Placement: Midground to foreground; attach to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape
- Light Requirements: Low to medium (0.5–2 W/L or ~20–60 µmol/m²/s); moderate lighting helps maintain variegation without promoting algae
- CO₂ Requirements: Optional; not required but can improve growth and leaf coloration
- Temperature Range: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range: 6.0–7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (3–10 dKH)
- Propagation: Rhizome division — separate rhizome into sections with 2–3 leaves, attach to décor
- Substrate Needs: Epiphytic — rhizome must be attached to rocks, driftwood, or décor; do not bury rhizome
- Care Level: Easy to moderate; hardy but requires stable conditions to maintain variegation.
