Anubias Sagittae

Anubias Sagittae - Dark Green Broadleaf Spearleaf

The Anubias Sagittae is a beautiful dark green variety in the Barteri family with characteristic broad-leaved, spear-shaped leaves. This robust plant grows relatively quickly, up to a maximum of 40 cm, and is perfect for the middle and back of your aquarium. With its deep dark green color and imposing leaves, the Anubias Sagittae is a real eye-catcher that provides a lush, natural look.

Why choose the Anubias Sagittae?

• Deep dark green color: Intense green leaves that stand out
• Broad-leaved spear shape: Characteristic elegant leaf structure
• Fairly fast grower: Grows upwards faster than other Anubias species
• Impressive size: Maximum 40 cm high, perfect for the back area
• Extremely easy: Requires little light and is undemanding
• Very robust: Strong leaves that are resistant to cichlids
• Wide temperature tolerance: Thrives at 15-30°C, highly adaptable

Care and Placement

The Anubias sagitae is a rhizome plant, meaning the rootstock (rhizome) should not be buried under sand or gravel to prevent rot. You can use the plant in several ways:

• On decoration: Attach with thin wire or aquarium glue to large driftwood or stones
• Middle and back zone: Perfect for both zones depending on aquarium size
• As a background: The imposing height creates a beautiful background
• Groups: Combine multiple plants for a lush effect

The plant grows relatively quickly compared to other Anubias species, but remains a slow grower compared to stem plants. Over time, the plant naturally attaches itself to the decorative material with its roots.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Center & back zone | on wood and/or stone
• Maximum height: 40 cm
• Leaf type: Broad-leaved, spear-shaped
• Leaf color: Deep dark green
• Temperature: 15-30°C
• pH: 5.0-8.0
• KH: 0-15
• CO2: 5-40 mg/l (not required, but promotes growth)
• Light requirements: Little
• Origin: Africa
• Family: Araceae
• Type: Rhizome plant
• Other name: Broad-leaved Spearleaf
• Propagation: By division of the rhizome

Perfect for Impressive Aquascapes

The Anubias Sagittae is ideal for aquascapers looking for an impressive background plant. It's perfect for:

• Large aquariums (from 100 liters) with space for impressive plants
• Nature Aquarium style with natural decoration
• Biotope aquariums (African biotopes)
• Cichlid aquariums (robust leaves)
• Low-tech aquariums without CO2
• Low-light aquariums
• As a background plant with a deep dark green colour

Combination tips

Combine Anubias Sagittae with smaller Anubias varieties like Anubias Nana (front zone) and Anubias Barteri (middle zone) for a perfect layered effect. It also pairs perfectly with Java moss on the same decorative material, or with other robust plants like Microsorum Pteropus. The deep, dark green color creates a beautiful contrast with light green plants like Anubias Nana Golden or red plants like Alternanthera.