Here’s all about Anubias nana ‘Petite’, one of the smallest and most charming Anubias varieties — perfect for nano tanks and aquascaping:

🌿 Anubias nana ‘Petite’ – Overview

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Petite’

• Common Name: Anubias Nana Petite

• Type: Rhizome plant

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Cultivar (first discovered in Singapore; not found in the wild)

• Growth Rate: Very slow

🌱 Plant Appearance

• Leaf Color: Deep green

• Leaf Shape: Tiny, oval, leathery and smooth

• Leaf Size: 0.5–1.5 cm

• Plant Height: 2–5 cm

• Growth Habit: Very compact, tight clumps, bushy

• Texture: Tough and algae-resistant

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Placement in Aquarium

• Foreground or accent plant in aquascapes

• Ideal for nano tanks, Iwagumi layouts, bonsai driftwood

• Attach to stones, driftwood, or ornaments using glue or thread

🌿 Propagation

• By rhizome division

• Cut a healthy portion of the rhizome with leaves and roots

• New leaves sprout slowly from the rhizome

⚠️ Care Tips

• Never bury the rhizome — it must stay above the substrate

• Growth is very slow, so be patient

• Clean leaves gently if algae appears

• Maintain gentle water flow for healthy growth

✅ Benefits

• Perfect for nano and low-tech tanks

• Extremely hardy and long-lasting

• Resistant to fish nibbling and algae buildup

• Adds delicate, fine detail to aquascapes

• Great for shrimp tanks and bonsai tree-style layouts

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