Anubias Heterophylla Vitro Culture

🌿 Anubias Heterophylla – Broad Leaf Beauty for Background or Midground

Anubias Heterophylla is a robust and elegant aquarium plant known for its broad, elongated leaves that bring a lush, jungle-like feel to aquascapes. Native to West Africa, this species grows taller than many other Anubias varieties, making it a standout choice for the midground or background of your tank. Its sturdy, dark green foliage offers excellent contrast and shelter for fish and invertebrates.

Now available in our 100% sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch sealed bag, each portion yields approximately 3 young, healthy plants grown without algae, pests, or pesticides—perfect for sensitive environments like shrimp tanks and precision aquascaping.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. heterophylla

• Common Name: Anubias Heterophylla

• Growth Form: Upright rhizome plant with long, spear-shaped leaves

• Leaf Size: Large and elongated; ideal for vertical contrast

• Light Requirements: Low to moderate

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required, but optional for enhanced growth

• Placement: Best for midground to background

• Growth Rate: Slow and steady; great for low-maintenance setups

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Tolerates low light but thrives in moderate lighting

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Does well without CO₂; benefits from nutrient-rich water

• Growth Method: Rhizome plant; should not be buried in substrate

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – suitable for paludariums and emersed displays

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds vertical height and structure to aquascapes

• Perfect for low-tech aquariums and shaded areas

• Provides shelter for shy fish and shrimp

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose Vitro Culture® plantlets in a 4-inch sealed bag:

• Vitro Culture® Bag: Contains approximately 3 small young Anubias Heterophylla plants grown in sterile conditions, ready to be rinsed and planted in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are representative of what mature, submerged growth looks like. Initial appearance may vary due to lab-grown emersed cultivation. Do not bury the rhizome in substrate to prevent rot. Always acclimate tissue culture plants gradually to aquarium conditions.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release Anubias Heterophylla—or any aquarium plant—into natural waterways. Doing so can disrupt local ecosystems. Dispose of unwanted portions responsibly to help preserve aquatic biodiversity.