Here’s all about Anubias barteri var. glabra, a lesser-known but attractive variant of the Anubias barteri group — perfect for aquariums and paludariums:

🌿 Anubias barteri var. glabra – Overview

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. glabra

• Common Name: Anubias Glabra

• Type: Rhizome plant

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: West Africa

• Habitat: Found along rivers and streams, often submerged or in humid emersed conditions

🌱 Plant Appearance

• Leaf Color: Deep green

• Leaf Shape: Long, narrow, lanceolate (sword-like) with a smooth texture

• Leaf Size: 6–15 cm long, 2–4 cm wide

• Plant Height: 15–30 cm

• Growth Form: Upright with a creeping rhizome; leaves grow in a more vertical, elegant pattern than other barteri types

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Placement in Aquarium

• Midground to background, depending on tank size

• Attach to driftwood, rocks, or decor using thread or glue

• Suitable for low-tech and blackwater aquariums

🌿 Propagation

• By rhizome division

• Cut a section of rhizome with 3–4 leaves and roots

• Grows slowly but steadily

⚠️ Care Tips

• Never bury the rhizome – it will rot

• Watch for algae on leaves under bright light

• Remove older leaves periodically to promote new growth

✅ Benefits

• Hardy and easy to care for

• Elegant upright leaf structure – adds vertical interest

• Resistant to herbivorous fish

• Ideal for low-maintenance planted tanks

• Long lifespan with minimal pruning