Anubias nana ‘Petite’ sold per rooted plant
Care Sheet (Emersed Hardened)
Ready for terrarium or aquarium use
🌿 Overview
Anubias nana petite is a slow-growing, compact aquatic plant known for its tough leaves and resilience.
Because it’s emersed-hardened, it can be used in both:
Terrariums (high humidity, low light)
Aquariums (submerged)
✅ Key Features
Size: 2–4 cm leaves (very compact)
Growth: Slow, steady, low maintenance
Ideal for: Nano aquariums, paludariums, terrariums, foreground planting
Light tolerance: Low to medium
Temperature: 22–28 °C
🌱 Planting & Setup
Terrarium Use
Plant in high humidity terrariums only (no dry air)
Substrate options:
Fine orchid bark + sphagnum peat mix
Coco coir + perlite (light, airy)
Terrarium soil mix (low nutrient)
Planting tip:
Bury only the roots/rhizome slightly.
Do NOT bury the rhizome completely (it will rot).
Aquarium Use
Best attached to:
Driftwood
Rocks
Slate
Use thread, fishing line, or superglue gel (cyanoacrylate) to attach.
Planting tip:
Keep rhizome above the substrate.
💡 Light & Placement
Terrarium
Low to medium light
Avoid direct sun
Best near north or east-facing window
Aquarium
Low to medium aquarium lighting
Too much light → algae on leaves
🌡 Temperature
Ideal: 22–28 °C
Acceptable range: 20–30 °C
Not tolerant of sudden cold drops
💧 Water & Humidity
Terrarium
Keep humidity high (70–90%)
Mist lightly 1–2 times per week
Avoid waterlogging the soil
Aquarium
pH: 6.0–7.8
Hardness: soft to moderately hard
No need for CO₂
🌿 Growth & Maintenance
Growth rate: Slow
Expect new leaves every 3–6 weeks (depending on conditions)
Trim old leaves only when yellowing
🧪 Fertilizing (Optional but Helpful)
Terrarium
Light fertilization only:
Diluted liquid fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks
Avoid high nitrogen or strong fertilizers
Aquarium
Use root tabs near the rhizome (optional)
Or regular liquid fertilizer (low dose)
🧹 Algae Control
Common issue: Algae on leaves
Keep light moderate
Avoid excess nutrients
Add algae-eating snails or shrimp if in aquarium
🚫 Common Mistakes
❌ Burying the rhizome
❌ Too much light
❌ Over-fertilizing
❌ Dry air in terrarium
🌟 Best Use Cases
Terrarium
Foreground plant in humid terrariums
Near water features or shallow pools
Aquarium
Low-light nano tanks
Midground on driftwood or rocks
📌 Quick Care Summary
| Factor | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Light | Low–medium |
| Temperature | 22–28 °C |
| Water | High humidity / freshwater |
| Substrate | Not deep; rhizome above soil |
| Growth | Slow |
| Fertilizer | Minimal |