Anubias Var. King

Anubias ‘Var. King’ Description

Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. ‘King’
Common Name: Anubias ‘King’, Anubias Var King
Family: Araceae
Origin: Cultivar (not found in the wild; likely developed from selective breeding of Anubias barteri)

Key Features:

• Growth Form: Compact and bushy with broad, deep green leaves.

• Leaf Shape: Ovate to heart-shaped with a slightly leathery texture.

• Leaf Size: Medium to large, typically 5–10 cm in length.

• Rhizome: Thick and horizontal; should never be buried in substrate.

• Height: 10–20 cm depending on conditions.

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.

• Light Requirements: Low to medium light; does well in shaded areas.

• CO₂ Requirement: Not necessary, but benefits from CO₂ supplementation.

• Placement in Tank: Midground to background or as an accent on hardscape.

• Propagation: Rhizome division.

Care Tips:

• Very hardy and tolerant of a wide range of water parameters.

• Ideal for beginners and low-tech setups.

• Grows well attached to driftwood, rocks, or decorations.

• Avoid burying the rhizome to prevent rot.

• Algae can grow on slow-growing leaves under high light—keep lighting moderate.