Anubias hastifolia is a stunning, broad-leaved aquatic plant known for its unique arrowhead-shaped foliage and adaptability in a wide range of freshwater aquarium setups. Native to West Africa, this hardy and undemanding species is prized for its ability to thrive in both submerged and emersed environments, making it a versatile and long-lasting addition to any aquascape. Its impressive size and lush green leaves make it a striking background or centerpiece plant in large aquariums.

Key Features & Benefits

• Distinctive Arrowhead Leaves: Features large, hastate (spear-shaped) leaves with a rich green hue that adds structure and elegance to aquascapes

• Hardy & Low Maintenance: Grows slowly and requires minimal care—ideal for beginners and low-tech setups

• Low Light Compatible: Thrives in low to moderate lighting conditions; does not require CO₂ injection

• Versatile Placement: Can be used as a background plant or tied to driftwood and rocks for vertical dimension

• Easy Propagation: Propagates via rhizome division; do not bury the rhizome to prevent rot

• Compatible with a Wide Range of Setups: Great for community tanks, cichlid tanks, and paludariums

Why Choose Anubias Hastifolia?

Aquarists searching for a hardy and decorative plant that doesn’t demand high light or specialized care will find a perfect match in Anubias hastifolia. Its bold, arrow-shaped leaves provide dramatic foliage contrast while improving water quality by aiding in natural nutrient absorption. This plant is a favorite for aquarists designing large or heavily planted tanks where visual impact and ease of care are equally important. Its robust nature also makes it resistant to most herbivorous fish, offering long-lasting beauty in a wide variety of freshwater environments. Whether you're setting up a lush jungle-style tank or a clean, modern aquascape, Anubias hastifolia delivers unmatched durability and aesthetic appeal.

• Sold as loose Bare-root Plant or Potted plant
• Bare-root plant | 4+ leaf loose bare-root rhizome
• Potted plants | 4+ leaf plants with net pot and rock wool

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerged.  

Scientific Name: Anubias Hastifolia / Anubias Gracilis / Anubias Gigantea
Common Names: Arrowhead Anubias
CO2: Not Required
Growth Rates: Slow 
Difficulty Level: Easy
Nutrient Substrate: Not Required
Lighting Requirements: Medium-High
Can be grow emerged?: Yes
Can be attached to driftwood, stone, rock, or aquarium decoration?: Yes

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.