Want an Anubias that actually stands out? Anubias Butterfly has broad, wing-shaped leaves that flare out like a butterfly mid-flight — a genuinely different silhouette from the round-leaved Anubias everyone else stocks, and just as close to unkillable.
What You’ll Receive
- Sold as a Bare-root Plant, Potted Plant, or Bare-root Mother Plant
- Bare-root Plant | regular size, roots developed loose plants
- Potted Plant | regular size, roots developed plants with net pot and rock wool
- Bare-root Mother Plant | Big Rhizome, Huge Mother Size Plant
Plant Profile
- Common name — Butterfly Anubias
- Scientific name — Anubias barteri 'Butterfly'
- Placement — Midground, on wood or stone
- Mature height — 6–10 in
- Growth rate — Slow
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner. As tough as any Anubias
- Light — Low to medium. Shade suits it; bright light means algae on slow leaves
- CO₂ — Not required. It grows at the same steady pace either way
- Water — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
- Feeding — Root and water column
- Propagation — Rhizome division
Grower’s Notes
- Never bury the rhizome. Roots can go into substrate; the rhizome cannot. Buried, it rots — the most common way an Anubias is lost. Tie or glue it to hardscape with the rhizome exposed.
- The mother plant option is worth considering. A big established rhizome can be divided into several plants immediately, which works out cheaper per plant than buying singles.
- Keep it shaded. Growth is slow enough that algae colonizes the broad leaves faster than the plant replaces them — and those wide leaves collect more light than a nana.
- Divide by cutting the rhizome with a blade, leaving at least three leaves per section. Shorter sections stall.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Anubias Care Guide.
Notes
- Photos are for reference; leaf size, count and shape vary with growing conditions.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
At a glance
- Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
- Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
- Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
- USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
- UPS 2nd Day Air® ships Monday through Wednesday. Order by Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- UPS Next Day Air® ships Monday through Thursday. Order by Wednesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
- Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
- We ship within the United States only.
Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.
The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.
How it works
- Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
- Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
- We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.
Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
- Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
- Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.
The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
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.
Customers praised this aquarium plant for its impressive size, calling it "huge" and "beautiful." Shoppers noted "healthy plants" with "rich green" leaves, strong roots, and excellent packaging. Many reported plants arrived "in perfect condition" and thrived in tanks. Some concerns included occasional plant death and sizing variations, though overwhelmingly positive feedback.
- Nice, healthy, and large plant. Such a rich green and beautiful leaves.
- Healthiest plants I've ever seen! Will order from again
- This plant is huge! Very satisfied. Excellent quality. Very impressive.
L
Nice, healthy, and large anubias plant. Such a rich green and beautiful leaves. Definitely going to buy more from this shop in the future.
V
Wow ! This is magnificent ! Leaf structure picture and roots perfect! Thank you APF !
R
As advertised
S
See the email and video I sent
E
I found APF while tracking down Echinodorus horizontalis , even found a dwarf version! Bought during the buy two get third for free sale. Never bought from APF, don’t let the “factory” name fool you, these are extremely good quality, crazy big, especially the slow growing Anubias. All my tanks are planted(9 tanks ). Pics are Anubias with Echinodorus horizontalis , and the paludarium has the swords. All came green with not even a brown spot, beyond my expectations.
R
Second time ordering from them and the plants came in great shape and well packaged. They were way more developed then I could imagined and they look great in the aquarium.
M
Beautiful plant! Way bigger than I expected. The roots looked trimmed and very healthy. Thriving in my tank so far. I attached to a rock with fishing line. Hopefully won't be too shadowed when my swords get big. No pests. I ordered over 100 dollars so I received free shipping. So worth it. I was able to spend the money on more plants and not waste it on shipping. This is my second time ordering from here and will never order from anyone else again. Always generous portions and often an extra plant thrown in. I have had nothing but top quality plants from here Definitely take advantage of the buy 2 get one free whenever possible. I didn't on this plant as I only wanted one but in hindsight wished i had anyway.
J
I did a bulk purchase for the first time on this site and I’m quite pleased, I already have more items in my basket ready to order.
G
I got the mother plant 'size' of this plant, and it is really pretty! I took one star off only because I think it is a little small as a mother plant (relative to the mature size I expect from this variety), but I definitely don't regret buying it. It is a low-growing variety, so as a mother plant it's more lush (11 leaves on a rhizome less than 6 inches long!) than it is huge (if that makes sense). It arrived super healthy and green, definitely not looking like it had spent two days in transit. It's a great size as a low-growing mid ground plant for a taller but narrow aquarium like a 55g...it gives a sense of depth. In the full tank shot I attached, the butterfly is in the center foreground.
M
Second time buyer, very happy, absolutely beautiful, healthy plant for both my tanks. It makes a fantastic addition to any thank.
A
Huge! This is the biggest Anubias that I’ve added to my tank. It would fill a 10 gallon easily.
J
Arrived super fast! Packed very well. Looked amazing very beautiful! The plant was huge and great roots on them. Very pleased and will definitely order from this company again!
L
Make sure you have tank space. It was obviously cut from a huge plant or vine!
G
Anubias on steroids super big love them
S
These arrived perfect and 2 looked stunning in my 10 gallon tank. They are the large leafed clusters that are the focal point of my tank.
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