Anubias is a beautiful and popular hardy aquatic plant. It is an easy and popular choice for aquariums, ponds, and water gardens due to its hardiness and low care requirements. But does Anubias grow?
What is Anubias?
Anubias is a genus of aquatic plant that is native to Africa. It is a rhizomatous plant, meaning it has a horizontal rhizome with adventitious roots growing from it. Anubias is a member of the Araceae family and is closely related to other popular aquarium plants such as Cryptocoryne, Aponogeton, and Echinodorus.
Anubias is a popular choice for aquariums due to its hardiness and low care requirements. It can tolerate a wide range of water parameters and can adapt to most light levels. Anubias also does not require any special fertilizers or CO2 supplementation.
Does Anubias Grow?
The short answer is yes, Anubias will grow in an aquarium. It is not a fast grower, but it will slowly spread and fill in an aquarium over time. Anubias can be slow to adjust to a new environment, so it may take some time for it to start growing.
Anubias can grow both in water and on land, although it is most commonly used as an aquatic plant. It can be propagated by division, or by planting the rhizome. Anubias will spread slowly by sending out runners, so it can be slow to fill in an aquarium.
How to Grow Anubias
Anubias can be grown in both fresh and saltwater aquariums. It prefers a sandy substrate, but will also grow in gravel and other substrates. Anubias should be planted in a shaded area with plenty of water flow.
Anubias should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer designed for aquatic plants. The fertilizer should be added to the aquarium weekly or biweekly, or as suggested by the manufacturer. Anubias does not need CO2 supplementation, although it may benefit from it.
Anubias can also be grown in a terrarium or paludarium. It can be planted in a moist substrate, and should be provided with plenty of humidity and indirect light. The plant should be kept moist at all times.
Conclusion
Anubias is a hardy and easy to grow plant that is a popular choice for aquariums, ponds, and water gardens. It is a slow grower, but will slowly spread in an aquarium over time. Anubias can be grown in both fresh and saltwater aquariums, as well as terrariums and paludariums. With the proper care and environment, Anubias can be a beautiful and low maintenance addition to any aquatic setup.