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Anubias Gracilis – Hardy Aquatic Plant for Aquariums (African Rhizome Plant, Low Light/CO2)

Bring elegant beauty to your aquarium with Anubias Gracilis, a slow-growing, undemanding aquatic plant from West Africa. Known for its elongated triangular leaves (5-10cm) on tall stems, this versatile plant thrives attached to driftwood/rocks or submerged in substrate (rhizome exposed). Perfect for low-tech tanks – survives in low light and without CO2 injection!

• Striking Aesthetic – Graceful arrowhead-shaped leaves create natural depth and movement

• Beginner-Friendly – Tolerates wide water parameters and requires minimal care

• Flexible Placement – Grows:

  • Attached to hardscape (tied/wedged on wood/rocks)

  • Planted in substrate (must keep rhizome above gravel)

  • Emersed (partially above water; grows larger leaves)

• Fish/Shrimp Safe – No toxins; provides shelter for small aquatic life

• Slow & Steady Growth – Won’t overrun your tank; rarely needs pruning

• Type: Rhizomatous (spreads horizontally via thick stem)

• Origin: Western Africa

• Leaf Size: 5-10 cm per leaf

• Total Height: 10-20+ cm (taller when emersed)

• Light: Low to moderate

• CO2: Not required (benefits from supplemental CO2)

• Growth Speed: Slow

1. Never bury the rhizome – Leads to rot; attach to surfaces or loosely anchor roots only

2. Low algae risk – Thick leaves resist algae better than stem plants

3. Propagate easily – Cut rhizome into sections (each with 2-3 leaves)

4. Fertilizer – Benefits from liquid iron to maintain deep green color