Anubias Gilletii (Anubias gilletii) Care Guide

A medium to large Anubias species with rounded to ovate leaves that have a distinctive leathery texture.

Overview

Anubias gilletii is an aquatic plant in the family Araceae. A medium to large Anubias species with rounded to ovate leaves that have a distinctive leathery texture. Less commonly available than other Anubias species, it shares the same extreme hardiness and low-maintenance requirements, thriving even in challenging aquarium conditions.

Taxonomy

• Family: Araceae
• Genus: Anubias
• Scientific name: Anubias gilletii
• Other names: Gillet's Anubias

Habitat

Native to the rainforests of Central Africa, with the type locality in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Grows as an emersed herb on shaded riverbanks and seasonally inundated forest floors.

Growth requirements

• Light: low (≈30-50 PAR at substrate)
• CO2: optional (CO2 improves growth and coloration)
• Temperature: 22-28 °C
• pH: 6-7.5
• GH: 3-12 °dGH
• Substrate: any (also grows attached to decor)
• Nutrient demand: low
• Growth rate: slow
• Difficulty: beginner

Placement

• Recommended placement: midground
• Maximum height: 30 cm

Propagation

In cultivation the plant is propagated by rhizome division.