Anubias Congensis Broad Leaf

The biggest-leaved Anubias we carry. Anubias congensis 'Broad Leaf' grows large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves in deep green on a plant reaching ten to fourteen inches — one of the few Anubias that genuinely works as a background plant.

What You'll Receive

• Bare-root plants | loose, bare-root plants with approx. 6 leaf
• Rooted potted | potted plants with approx. 6 leaf

Plant Profile

• Common name — Broad Leaf Congensis Anubias
• Scientific name — Anubias congensis 'Broad Leaf'
• Origin — West and Central Africa
• Placement — Midground to background, attached to hardscape
• Mature height — 10-14 inches
• Growth rate — Slow

Care

• Difficulty — Beginner
• Light — Low to medium. Strong light means algae on broad, slow-turning leaves.
• CO₂ — Not required
• Water — 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5
• Substrate — Not required. Epiphyte — attach the rhizome to driftwood or rock and never bury it.
• Growth habit — Amphibious; also grows emersed, so it suits paludariums
• Propagation — Rhizome division

Grower's Notes

• This is a species in its own right, not a barteri variety. Anubias congensis stands separately in the genus, and the Broad Leaf form is the largest-leaved Anubias we stock. Plan a 10-gallon tank or bigger and give it a back-of-layout position.
• Never bury the rhizome — including when dividing. Roots can go into substrate; the horizontal stem cannot. Cut divisions should be attached to hardscape, not replanted into gravel.
• Big leaves are why fish leave it alone. Thick, unpalatable foliage means most herbivorous fish and invertebrates ignore it, which is why it survives in tanks that shred softer planting.
• Wipe the leaves occasionally. A broad surface on a plant that turns over this slowly accumulates algae and debris it cannot shed.
• Divide with a clean blade, keeping several leaves and some roots per section.

Want the standard form? See Anubias Congensis, or the compact Congensis Mini.

Want to go deeper? Read our complete Anubias Care Guide.

Notes

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 submerge.

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.
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Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.

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• 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.

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