All about Anubias nana ‘Gold’, a popular low-maintenance aquarium plant known for its striking golden-green leaves:

🌿 Anubias nana ‘Gold’ – Overview

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Gold'

• Common Name: Anubias Nana Gold

• Type: Rhizome plant

• Family: Araceae

• Origin: Cultivar (not found in the wild)

🌱 Plant Appearance

• Leaf Color: Bright yellow-green to golden hue (distinct from standard dark green Anubias)

• Leaf Shape: Broad, oval, and thick

• Size: Grows up to 5–10 cm in height

• Growth Form: Compact, slow-growing, bushy

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Placement in Aquarium

• Foreground to midground in nano or mid-sized tanks

• Best attached to rocks, driftwood, or decorations using thread or glue (don’t bury the rhizome)

🌿 Propagation

• By rhizome division: Cut a healthy portion of rhizome with leaves and roots

• New leaves grow slowly from the rhizome

⚠️ Things to Note

• Do not bury the rhizome – it may rot

• Slow grower – not ideal for fast aquascaping

• May attract algae if lighting is too strong or if water flow is poor

✅ Benefits

• Hardy and beginner-friendly

• Adds a pop of color with its unique golden leaves

• Does well in low-tech tanks

• Can thrive in low-light setups