Anubias Nana Petite

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' is a miniature Anubias that arose as a mutation in cultivation at the Oriental Aquarium plant nursery in Singapore; the Danish grower Tropica sells it under the name Anubias barteri 'Petite'. It produces leaves less than half the size of the standard variety and reaches an overall height of only 3–5 cm. Its diminutive scale makes it ideal for nano and desktop aquaria, and its ability to be attached in precise locations on fine driftwood branches or between rocks allows exceptionally detailed, realistic hardscape compositions. Like all Anubias, it is shade-tolerant, grows without CO2, and must be attached to hardscape rather than buried in substrate to prevent rhizome rot. Growth is even slower than the standard nana, but plants are correspondingly long-lived and stable. Collector demand is high, with prime specimens commanding premium prices. Leaf surfaces age slowly and tend to attract algae-grazing shrimp, which graze the leaves clean and contribute to effortless long-term maintenance. A similar small plant, Anubias nana 'Bonsai', is sold by Dennerle as a miniature selection of nana, but its origin is described differently and no source shows whether the two are the same clone. Sellers use the names inconsistently, so check leaf size in photos before buying.

The Anubias Nana Petite grows to 3-5cm.

Liquid fertilizer (small amount)