Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia, “Coffee-leaved Anubias”

Taxonomically, Anubias plants are a little bit of a mess, with many cultivars having been given species names at one point or another. This particular variety is also known as Anubias coffefolia or Anubias barteri ‘Coffeifolia’, this variety bears attractive deep green leaves that are rippled (bullate), unlike many other Anubias. It is also noteworthy for brownish to reddish petioles.

As with all in the genus, they are low light, easy-care, and can be grown both above and below the water (although generally thought of as aquarium plants). Don’t bury the rhizomes…they simply will attach to rocks and driftwood. Generally to 6-10″ in height.

Additionally, Anubias, on the whole, are plants that are found in marginal areas…growing both emersed and submersed. As such, you can grow them above and below the water line, ideal for aquariums, paludariums, and maybe even adventurous vivarium applications!