Anubias Barteri ‘Crispus’:
- Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. “Crispus”
- Common Name: Anubias Crispus
- Size:
- Plant height: 10–25 cm
- Leaf length: 5–10 cm
- Leaf shape: Narrow, wavy or crinkled edges (distinctive “crisp” texture)
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Leaf Shape: Elongated with strongly crinkled or rippled edges
- Placement: Midground to background; ideal when attached to rocks or driftwood
- Light Requirements: Low to medium (0.5–2 W/L or 20–60 µmol/m²/s)
- CO₂ Requirements: Not required; optional for faster and denser growth
- Temperature Range: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range: 6.0–7.5
- Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (3–10 dKH)
- Propagation: Rhizome division — cut rhizome sections with leaves and roots
- Substrate Needs: None required — must be attached to hardscape (burying rhizome may cause rot)
- Care Level: Easy; very hardy and beginner-friendly.