Anubias Nana Stardust care guide
Anubias Nana Stardust (Anubias barteri var. nana 'Stardust') — medium light, 22-27 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Anubias Nana Stardust (Anubias barteri var. nana 'Stardust') is a broad-leaved plant of the family Araceae, grown as an aquarium plant. Selection of Anubias nana with finely speckled white-and-green foliage that resembles a starry sky. Slow grower; stable, slightly cooler water keeps the variegation vibrant.
Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae
- Genus: Anubias
- Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Stardust'
- Common synonyms: Stardust Anubias
Habitat
Anubias species are aroids native to tropical West and Central Africa, growing on rocks, logs and stream banks both submersed and emersed in shaded forest streams. In the Aquairi knowledge base this species is recorded from West Africa.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 22-27 °C (72-81 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-12 °dGH
- Substrate: any
- Maximum height: 12 cm
- Growth rate: slow
- Nutrient demand: low
- Recommended placement: epiphyte on wood or rock
Placement
In aquascapes this plant grows as an epiphyte on wood or rock. It is best fixed by rhizome to wood or rock; the rhizome must remain above the substrate, otherwise it rots. Shading by taller plants reduces algae on the slow-growing leaves.
Propagation
This species is multiplied vegetatively by rhizome division, each cut section retaining at least one leaf and a root cluster before being re-attached to hardscape.
Common issues
Anubias rot, a soft blackened rhizome, usually follows substrate burial or chronic poor water quality; spot and brush algae on old leaves are controlled by lower light and leaf removal.