{"product_id":"anubias-heterophylla","title":"Anubias heterophylla","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Congo Anubias (\u003ci\u003eAnubias heterophylla\u003c\/i\u003e), also referred to as the Variable-leaf Anubias, is a magnificent, hardy freshwater aquarium plant native to West Africa. Renowned for its distinctive, elongated, spear-shaped foliage and incredible resilience, it serves as a stunning centerpiece or structural midground plant that easily adapts to a wide range of aquarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnubias heterophylla\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptional epiphyte that features striking green, variable leaves growing from a thick creeping rhizome. Highly recommended for beginner aquarists due to its forgiving nature, it does not require demanding lighting or pressurized carbon dioxide injection to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnubias heterophylla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo Anubias, Variable-Leaf Anubias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Easy (Ideal for beginners)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 16 inches (25 to 40 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 72°F–82°F (22°C–28°C) | pH: 6.0–7.5 | KH: 2–15 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Placement (Crucial Rule)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an epiphyte, \u003ci\u003eAnubias heterophylla\u003c\/i\u003e should \u003cb\u003enever\u003c\/b\u003e have its horizontal root system (rhizome) buried directly into aquarium substrate, as this will cause the plant to rot and perish. Instead, attach it securely to driftwood, lava rock, or aquarium decorations using fishing line, cotton thread, or safe cyanoacrylate aquarium glue. Its fine rootlets can wander into the substrate for anchoring, but the main stem must remain exposed to open water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Algae Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species naturally grows along shaded riverbanks under dense tropical canopies. It thrives best under low-to-moderate lighting. Avoid placing it directly beneath intense, high-output LED fixtures, as its slow-growing leaves are prone to developing green spot algae if exposed to excessive light or nutrient imbalances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Nutrients and Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its slow metabolic rate, its absolute nutritional requirements are modest, but it still benefits greatly from regular, balanced liquid water-column fertilization to keep its foliage vibrant and deep green. Carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e) supplementation is entirely optional; while it is entirely comfortable in low-tech setups, an occasional dose will subtly enhance its growth rate and resilience. Routine maintenance simply involves wiping away detritus during water changes and occasionally pruning older, worn-out leaves with sharp aquascaping scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050288226644,"sku":"ST010072","price":7.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Anubiasheterophylla.jpg?v=1788866122","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/anubias-heterophylla","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}