Anubias Barteri ‘Butterfly’

Anubias barteri ‘butterfly’ is a highly sought-after aquatic plant among aquarium enthusiasts for its large, dark green, and waxy leaves that are resilient and hardy. It is an easy-to-care-for plant, making it an ideal choice for beginners. Anubias barteri ‘butterfly’ can grow in a variety of water conditions, including low-light and low-nutrient environments. Depending on its size, it can serve as a foreground, midground, or even a background accent in a tank. The rhizomes of Anubias barteri ‘butterfly’ usually attach to rocks, driftwood, or other tank decorations, but they can also float or be planted. However, it’s essential to avoid burying the rhizomes to prevent rotting. This plant is suitable for tanks without substrate and prefers good water flow. Anubias barteri ‘butterfly’ can be grown either submerged or emersed and works well with a variety of tank mates, including active and aggressive fish species.

Anubias barteri ‘butterfly’ can grow without CO2 injection, but it will grow faster and larger with it. Moderate lighting is ideal for this plant as high lighting can cause leaves to yellow and promote harmful algae growth. Although Anubias barteri ‘butterfly’ rarely blooms, it can produce conical flowers in optimal conditions. This plant propagates through its rhizome system, producing side shoots that can be removed and tied down or allowed to float to propagate the plant further. Overall, Anubias barteri ‘butterfly’ is a visually appealing and easy-to-care-for aquatic plant that can add an aesthetic element to any aquarium.