Anubias barteri var. 'Coin Leaf' is a highly attractive and relatively new variety of the popular Anubias, characterized by its unique, nearly perfectly round leaves that resemble coins. This slow-growing and exceptionally hardy epiphytic plant is a perfect choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.
Key Features:
- Origin: Cultivated form
- Care Level: Very Easy
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Lighting: Low to Moderate (does not require intense light)
- Placement: Ideal for attaching to driftwood and rocks (epiphyte)
- CO2 & Fertilization: Not required, but beneficial for optimal growth
- Maximum Height: 5 - 15 cm
Benefits of Anubias barteri Coin Leaf:
Due to its tough, leathery leaves, this Anubias is resistant to herbivorous fish such as cichlids. Its compact form and rounded leaves make it a wonderful accent plant for the foreground or midground of aquascapes. Do not bury the rhizome in the substrate to prevent rotting.
