Water
Maintain consistently moist substrate but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler months to prevent root rot, ensuring adequate drainage in the pot.
Anubias gilletii is an amphibious plant native to tropical West Africa, ideal for aquarium and terrarium environments. It prefers low to moderate light and a nutrient-ric
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Low to Moderate
25% intensity
Prefers low to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Nutrient-rich, Sandy, Silty
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 20-26°C. Avoid drastic temperature fluctuations.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly during the growing season. Over-fertilization can cause burn.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistently moist substrate but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency during cooler months to prevent root rot, ensuring adequate drainage in the pot.
Prune Anubias gilletii primarily to manage size or shape, or to remove any damaged or yellowing leaves. Use sharp, clean scissors or a knife to make cuts at the base of the leaf stem. Avoid cutting into the rhizome.
Propagation is best achieved by rhizome division. When repotting, carefully separate the rhizome into sections, ensuring each section has at least a few leaves and roots.
Plant these divisions as you would the parent plant.
Repot Anubias gilletii only when it becomes severely root-bound, which may be every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix. Crucially, ensure the rhizome remains at or just above the soil surface to prevent rot.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Anubias |
| Species | Anubias gilletii |
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