Here’s all about Anubias Coffeefolia on Rock – a bold and textured rhizome plant with deeply veined leaves, mounted on natural stone for instant aquascaping appeal:

🌿 Anubias Coffeefolia on Rock – Overview

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. Coffeefolia

• Common Name: Anubias Coffeefolia on Rock

• Plant Type: Rhizome plant (epiphyte)

• Mounting Style: Fixed to rock (lava stone, slate, or dragon stone)

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Best Placement: Midground to background

🌱 Plant Features

• Leaf Color: Deep green with a reddish-bronze tint when young

• Leaf Texture: Ruffled and deeply veined, giving a 3D effect

• Leaf Size: 6–12 cm long

• Plant Height: 10–20 cm

• Growth Habit: Upright, with firm leaves growing from a thick rhizome

• Rock Base: Keeps rhizome safe from substrate rot and easy to place

💡 Named ‘Coffeefolia’ because its leaf texture resembles that of coffee plants.

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Maintenance Tips

• No planting needed – simply place rock in aquarium

• Keep rhizome above substrate to avoid rot

• Wipe leaves occasionally to control algae

• Trim yellowing or old leaves for new growth

• Moderate water flow preferred

✅ Benefits of Anubias Coffeefolia on Rock

• Highly textured leaves add depth and variety to the scape

• Rock mount allows for quick placement and repositioning

• Hardy and beginner-friendly

• Tolerates low-tech setups and low light

• Great for shrimp, cichlid, and betta tanks

• Suitable for both planted and hardscape-focused aquariums

🧩 Aquascaping Ideas

• Use as a midground feature among driftwood or stones

• Pairs well with fine-leaved plants like Hydrocotyle, Java Fern, or Bucephalandra

• Adds contrast against smoother foliage like Anubias Nana or mosses

• Ideal for natural, biotope, or jungle-style aquascapes

🛠️ DIY Mounting (If Not Pre-Attached)

To mount your own Anubias Coffeefolia on rock:

• Use aquarium-safe glue gel

• Stick the rhizome (not roots) directly onto a porous rock

• Let it cure briefly before placing in tank