Anubias heterophyllous

Anubias heterophylla, scientific name Anubias heterophylla. Widely distributed in tropical central Africa in the vast Congo Basin. The habitat covers both river valleys under the forest canopy and mountainous terrain (300–1100 meters above sea level), where the plant grows on rocky ground.

It is sold under its real name, although there are also synonyms, for example, the trade name Anubias undulata. By its nature, it is a marsh plant, but can easily be cultivated in an aquarium completely submerged in water. True, in this case, growth slows down, which can rather be regarded as a virtue, since Anubias heterophyllous will retain its original shape and size for a long time without disturbing the internal “interior”.

The plant has a creeping rhizome about 2-x The leaves are located on a long petiole up to 66 cm, have a leathery structure and a plate size up to 38 cm long. Like all anubias, it is easy to care for and does not need to create special conditions, perfectly adapting to various water parameters, light levels etc.