Anubias Minima

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$7.99
Emerged Growth: Bare-root Plants
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Anubias barteri var. glabra "Minima", commonly known as Anubias Minima, is a captivating aquatic plant that offers both aesthetic beauty and robust durability. Known for its slender leaves and compact growth habit, this variety of Anubias barteri is a favorite among aquarists seeking to add a touch of elegance to their underwater landscapes.

Anubias Minima

Bare-root Plants

Price
$7.99
Bare-root Plants

Anubias Minima – Anubias barteri var. glabra ‘Minima’

Anubias barteri var. glabra 'Minima', commonly known as Anubias Minima, is a visually captivating and ultra-resilient aquarium plant that blends beauty with versatility. Characterized by its narrow, elongated green leaves and compact growth habit, this slow-growing epiphyte is ideal for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or other décor in your planted aquarium. Its minimal maintenance requirements, wide environmental tolerance, and elegant appearance make it a go-to choice for aquarists of all levels.


🌿 Key Features & Benefits

  • Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. glabra ‘Minima’

  • Common Name: Anubias Minima / Anubias Glabra Minima

  • Graceful Aesthetic: Narrow, arching green leaves add soft texture and a tropical feel to underwater landscapes.

  • Hardy and Adaptable: Tolerates a wide range of water parameters and lighting conditions; great for beginners.

  • Slow Growth Rate: Minimal pruning required—ideal for low-maintenance aquascapes.

  • No CO₂ Needed: Thrives without CO₂ injection but benefits from it in high-tech tanks.

  • Epiphytic Growth: Attach easily to rocks, driftwood, or décor without needing nutrient substrate.

  • Propagation: Simple rhizome division—cut healthy sections with 2–3 leaves and attach to hardscape.

  • Low Light Tolerance: Grows well from low to high lighting (ideal: 8–10 hours/day).

  • Temperature Range: 72°F–82°F (22°C–28°C) | pH: 6.0–8.0 | Water Hardness: 3–8 dGH


💧 Why Choose Anubias Minima for Your Planted Aquarium?

For aquarists looking to create a low-maintenance, visually serene underwater environment, Anubias Minima provides the perfect balance of form and function. Its slow growth rate reduces the need for frequent trimming, and its ability to grow fully submerged or partially emersed makes it ideal for both traditional fish tanks and paludarium-style setups. Whether you’re building a nature-inspired scape or enhancing a hardscape-dominant layout, this plant adds gentle motion and timeless elegance.

It’s especially valued for tanks with shrimp, bettas, or low-tech community fish, as it offers both aesthetic beauty and natural shelter. With its hardy nature and non-demanding care needs, Anubias Minima is one of the most reliable aquarium plants for beginners and seasoned aquascapers alike.


Conclusion

Anubias Minima is a must-have for any aquarist seeking a durable, elegant plant that thrives with minimal care. Its unique leaf structure, adaptability, and ability to be attached to hardscape make it a standout addition to any freshwater aquarium, from nano tanks to large display setups.

    Enhance your aquarium with our fresh, high-quality plants, available in convenient formats:

    • Loose Bare-Root Plants: Includes approximately 8 or more leaves of loose, bare-root plants, providing flexibility in planting and arrangement.

    • Rooted Potted: Includes approximately 8 or more leaves, potted in a net pot with rock wool, ensuring stability and ease of placement in your aquarium.

    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, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.

    Scientific Name

    Anubias barteri var. glabra 'Minima'

    Synonyms

    Anubias Glabra Minima, Anubias Kruising

    Common Name

    Anubias Minima

    Plant Type

    Rheophyte / Epiphyte

    Placement

    Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor

    CO2

    Not Required

    Growth Rates

    Slow

    Difficulty Level

    Easy

    Nutrient Substrate

    Not Required

    Can it grow emerged?

    Yes

    Lighting Requirements

    Low - High

     

    Handling time for Live Plants orders:
     
    Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
    UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
     
    Handling time for Live Animals orders:
    Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
    Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
    Free ShippingWe offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
    • Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
    • If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
    • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery. 
      Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail. 
      • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
      Refused Shipment PolicyAll customers must keep their address information up-to-date!
      • Please always keep your shipping address up-to-date! ( Debit and Credit Card, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Shopify Pay, Ali Pay, and other payment processing services )
      • Any shipment being refused or shipped back to us by providing a wrong address or other reasons will not be refundable
      Cancellations: We understand sometimes thing goes out of control.
      • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

      Return Policy: All sales are final

      • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

         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.

        Customer Reviews

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        Annie R.

        You sent me cutting’s not plants never again. I paid
        for plants not cuttings.

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        Robert D.

        These are so cool. They are a anubias but look like a crypt. Very nice plants.

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        Mishab123 (United States)
        New favorite

        I think this is my new favorite plant! Received healthy looking and good portion. Leaves have a subtle wave and are longer, thinner than other anubias.

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        Robert D. (United States)
        Potted anubius

        Couldn't be happier with the potted anubius. Plants came very healthy and green. Bigger than expected as well.

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        Glenn M. (United States)
        Sturdy, amazing, stellar plant

        Extremely pleased with the plants received. One even came flowering. Have not seen such quality before.

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        Matt M. (United States)
        Perfect

        Nicely sized plant for the price and arrived very healthy with many leaves.

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