Here’s all about Anubias ‘Dragon Claw’ on Rock – a bold and artistic aquarium plant with deeply lobed leaves, mounted on natural stone for ease and style in aquascaping: 🌿...
Here’s all about Anubias ‘Dragon Claw’ on Rock – a bold and artistic aquarium plant with deeply lobed leaves, mounted on natural stone for ease and style in aquascaping:
Scientific Name: Anubias barteri variant ‘Dragon Claw’
Common Name: Anubias Dragon Claw on Rock
Type: Rhizome plant (epiphyte)
Mounting Style: Attached to lava rock, slate, or dragon stone
Growth Rate: Slow
Best Use: Midground feature or artistic foreground accent
Leaf Color: Deep green, sometimes glossy
Leaf Shape: Dramatically lobed and claw-like, giving it a “dragon claw” appearance
Leaf Size: 5–12 cm depending on maturity
Plant Height: 10–20 cm
Growth Habit: Bushy with outward-reaching lobed leaves
Rock Base: Natural stone supports the plant and prevents rhizome burial
💡 The unique, jagged leaf shape makes it ideal for fantasy or nature-themed aquascapes.
Parameter | Details |
---|---|
Lighting | Low to medium (excess light may cause algae) |
CO₂ | Not essential, but enhances growth and form |
Substrate | Not needed – mounted on hardscape |
Fertilization | Liquid ferts occasionally for healthy color |
Water Temp | 20–28°C (68–82°F) |
pH Range | 6.0–7.5 |
Water Hardness | Soft to moderately hard |
Ready to place – no need to plant or tie
Do not bury the rhizome — keep rock above substrate
Clean leaves gently to prevent algae accumulation
Maintain mild water flow for good health
Trim damaged or older leaves to promote new growth
Dramatic, sculptural foliage – stands out in aquascapes
Pre-mounted for easy placement and repositioning
Rhizome stays safe from rot
Hardy and low maintenance, perfect for all skill levels
Works well in fantasy, jungle, or blackwater layouts
Compatible with shrimp, bettas, snails, and most tropical fish
Use as a centerpiece on driftwood or stone clusters
Pair with Bucephalandra, moss, or red plants for contrast
Ideal in nano tanks as a unique foreground showpiece
Add to dark or themed scapes for an exotic feel (dragon-inspired, forest floor, etc.)
To make your own:
Use aquarium-safe glue gel
Gently glue the rhizome (not roots) to a porous rock
Let it sit briefly, then place in your aquarium
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