Anubias Heterophylla

Anubias Heterophylla - Imposing Backyard Plant with Arrow-Shaped Leaves

The Anubias Heterophylla is an impressive aquarium plant with characteristic arrow-shaped to spike-shaped leaves that can grow up to 60 cm tall. This robust plant adapts perfectly to the aquarium and is undemanding, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers. With its impressive size and elegant leaf structure, the Anubias Heterophylla is ideal for the back of larger aquariums and cichlid tanks.

Why choose Anubias Heterophylla?

• Impressive size: Maximum 60 cm high, perfect for large aquariums
• Arrow-shaped leaves: Characteristic elegant leaf structure
• Highly adaptable: Adapts well to the aquarium, few demands
• Suitable for cichlids: Robust leaves that can withstand large fish
• Easy to maintain: Requires normal light and has few demands
• Slow grower: Minimal maintenance, stable plant
• Versatile placement: On large driftwood or stones, or in the backyard

Care and Placement

The Anubias Heterophylla is a rhizome plant, meaning the rootstock (rhizome) should not be buried under sand or gravel to prevent rot. Its impressive size makes this plant perfect for:

• On large decorative materials: Attach to large pieces of driftwood or stones
• Backyard Planting: Create an Impressive Backdrop in Large Aquariums
• As a focal point: The arrow-shaped leaves attract attention
• Cichlid Aquariums: Robust Leaves That Can Withstand Active Fish

The plant adapts well to various water conditions and is undemanding. Over time, its roots will naturally attach to the decorative material.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Back area | on large wood and/or stone
• Maximum height: 60 cm
• Leaf type: Arrow-shaped to spear-shaped
• Leaf color: Dark green
• Temperature: 22-26°C
• pH: 5.0-8.0
• KH: 0-21
• CO2: 5-40 mg/l (not required, but promotes growth)
• Light requirements: Normal
• Origin: West Africa
• Family: Araceae
• Type: Rhizome plant
• Propagation: By division of the rhizome

Perfect for Large Aquascapes

The Anubias Heterophylla is ideal for larger aquariums with space for impressive plants. It's perfect for:

• Large aquariums (from 200 liters) with room for tall plants
• Cichlid aquariums (African and South American cichlids)
• Nature Aquarium style with impressive background plants
• Biotope aquariums where large, robust plants are required
• Low-tech aquariums with normal light
• As a statement plant in the rear area
• Aquariums where you want an impressive, natural look

Combination tips

Combine Anubias Heterophylla with smaller Anubias species like Anubias Nana (front zone) and Anubias Barteri (middle zone) for a perfect layered effect with natural scale. It also complements large Java moss on the same decorative material, or other large plants like Echinodorus or Vallisneria Gigantea. For cichlid aquariums, combine the plant with large rocks and driftwood in a biotope-style setting.