Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf XL (20-50cm) - Aquascaping Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Aquatic Nano Lincolnshire Pond Plants

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Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf XL is a larger variant of the Anubias barteri species known for its broad and robust leaves. Here are its key characteristics:

• Type: Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf XL is a rhizomatous aquatic plant belonging to the genus Anubias.

• Size: This variant is characterized by its larger leaf size compared to the standard Anubias barteri. It can grow to a height of 10-15 centimeters (4-6 inches) with leaves that can span up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) or more.
• Leaf Arrangement: The leaves are dark green and broad, with a distinctive heart-shaped appearance. They are attached to a thick rhizome and arranged alternately along its length.
• Rhizome: It grows from a horizontal rhizome, and it's important not to bury the rhizome in the substrate to prevent rot.
• Lighting: Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf XL is an undemanding plant when it comes to lighting and can thrive in low to moderate light conditions. It doesn't require high-intensity light.
• CO2 and Fertilization: While it can do well without CO2 injection, providing supplemental CO2 and liquid fertilizers can promote healthy growth.
• Attachment: This plant can be affixed to hardscape like rocks or driftwood using thread or fishing line until its roots firmly attach.
• Propagation: It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome into sections, ensuring that each section has attached roots.

• Habitat: It originates from the riverbanks and streams of West Africa, where it typically grows partially submerged.

Important

Plants are incubated in a solution of 0.01% of the insecticide Buprafezin for one hour (Please do not just drop these in a shrimp tank or with any other crustacean. To use these within a tank please wash in water with baking soda under light. These are treated to remove the insecticide but there are cases where this has not been fully removed causing casualty's in crustacean. (Any issues please contact us we will sort ASAP)