Anubias Petite in Vitro Culture® – Miniature Rhizome Plant with Dark Green, Waxy Leaves

Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Petite’ is one of the smallest and most sought-after Anubias varieties in the aquarium hobby. This compact rhizome plant is beloved for its deep green, leathery leaves, slow growth rate, and exceptional adaptability to a variety of aquarium styles. Whether used in nano aquariums or as detailed accents on driftwood and rocks, Anubias Petite adds lasting structure and visual appeal.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this plant is cultivated using advanced Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start—ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquascapes.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Petite’

• Common Name: Anubias Petite

• Leaf Color: Deep green with a glossy, waxy texture

• Growth Form: Miniature rhizome plant with dense, rounded leaves

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with approx. 3-4 healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground, midground, or attached to hardscape

• Growth Rate: Very slow

• Difficulty Level: Easy

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium (avoid direct intense light)

• CO₂: Not required, but optional for better growth

• Substrate: Not required; can be attached to rocks or driftwood (do not bury rhizome)

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• Propagation: Rhizome division

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: Free of snails, algae, and harmful contaminants

• Safe for Shrimp & Sensitive Species: Clean and pesticide-free

• Long Shelf Life: Store under light until ready to plant

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, gently separate, and attach to your preferred hardscape

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Nano-Friendly: Perfect for small tanks and precision aquascapes

• Hardscape Companion: Easily attaches to wood or stone for natural layout

• Evergreen Texture: Maintains rich color and shape year-round

• Low Maintenance: Ideal for beginners or low-tech planted aquariums

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag yield approx. 3-4 healthy Anubias Petite plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Actual size, color, and form may vary depending on light intensity, nutrients, and aquarium conditions. Transition from tissue culture to submerged growth may involve temporary leaf melt followed by stable regrowth.

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