Water
Keep substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely between waterings. For submerged growth, a consistent water level is crucial.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods to prevent root rot.
Anubias gigantea is a large, slow-growing aquatic plant native to West Africa. It features robust, leathery leaves and is ideal for aquariums and paludariums.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Low
25% intensity
Thrives in low to moderate indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist substrate, avoid waterlogging.
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal range is 20-28°C. Tolerates cooler temperatures but growth may slow.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Light feeder, requires infrequent fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely between waterings. For submerged growth, a consistent water level is crucial.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods to prevent root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for Anubias gigantea. If leaves become damaged or overly old, they can be trimmed back to the rhizome. Avoid cutting the rhizome itself, as this is where new growth emerges.
Propagated vegetatively by dividing the rhizome. Ensure each section has at least one healthy leaf and a few roots. The rhizome can be attached to driftwood or rocks or planted shallowly in the substrate.
Anubias gigantea prefers to be root-bound and does not require frequent repotting. If the plant outgrows its container, gently move it to a slightly larger pot, ensuring the rhizome remains mostly exposed above the substrate.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Anubias |
| Species | Anubias gigantea |
Similar in genus Anubias
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