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Anubias barteri var. angustifolia

Anubias barteri var. angustifolia

Anúbias bárteri

Family: Araceae
Genus: Anubias

Difficulty

Very Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Epiphyte
Cichlid-proof Plant
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

12-30°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Description

Anubias barteri var. angustifolia is a variety of Anubias barteri that originates from West Africa (Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon). It is characterized by its narrow, lineal to very narrowly oval leaves, which are 10-30 cm long, with straight margins and reddish-brown stalks. This variety can be distinguished from A. barteri var. glabra, which has oval to lanceolate leaves. Anubias barteri var. angustifolia is easy to cultivate and can be grown as an epiphyte on rocks or driftwood or planted in the substrate.

Growth Rate

Slow

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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