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

Bring elegant beauty to your aquarium withAnubias Gracilis, aslow-growing, undemanding aquatic plantfrom West Africa. Known for itselongated triangular leaves (5-10cm) on tall stems, this versatile plant thrivesattached to driftwood/rocks or submerged in substrate(rhizome exposed). Perfect forlow-tech tanks survives inlow light and without CO2 injection!

Key Features:

• Striking Aesthetic Gracefularrowhead-shaped leavescreate natural depth and movement

• Beginner-Friendly Tolerateswide water parametersand requiresminimal 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 SafeNo toxins; provides shelter for small aquatic life

• Slow & Steady Growth Wont overrun your tank;rarely needs pruning

Plant Specifications:

• 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

Care Tips:

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 fromliquid ironto maintain deep green color