🌿 Anubias Congensis Mini – Compact Elegance for Any Aquascape
Anubias Congensis Mini is a refined, compact variety of the classic Anubias congensis, celebrated for its narrow, lance-shaped leaves and slow, steady growth. Perfect for foreground or midground placement, this miniaturized version is ideal for nano tanks or detailed aquascapes where space is limited but lush greenery is desired. Its hardy nature and low-maintenance requirements make it a favorite for both beginners and seasoned aquascapers.
✨ Key Features
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Scientific Name: Anubias congensis var. mini
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Growth Form: Rhizomatous with slender, elongated leaves
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Size: Compact growth, typically stays under 5 inches
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Placement: Foreground to midground, hardscape-attached or substrate-topped
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Lighting Needs: Low to medium
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CO₂ Requirement: Not required, but growth improves with supplementation
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Growth Rate: Slow and steady
🌱 Aquascaping Benefits
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Perfect for attaching to driftwood, lava rock, or decorative stones
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Naturally deters algae due to thick, waxy leaves
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Provides contrast and structure in minimalistic layouts
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Ideal for low-tech tanks, betta bowls, and shrimp aquariums
🔁 Propagation & Growth
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Propagation: Divide rhizome with sharp scissors; ensure each piece has leaves and roots
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Nutrient Substrate: Not required – grows best when attached to hardscape
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Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – suitable for paludariums or ripariums
📦 What You’ll Receive
You will receive your Anubias Congensis Mini in your selected format:
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Bare-root plants: A small loose portion with approx. 6+ leaves
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Potted plants: Net pot with rockwool containing approx. 6+ leaves
⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Please never release Anubias—or any aquatic plant—into local waterways. Always dispose of unwanted plants responsibly.
🔒 Disclaimer
Photos are sample representations. The actual plant you receive may vary slightly in size or shape. We do not guarantee the plants will be free of pests, pesticides, or whether they were grown emersed or submerged.
Shipping Policy
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Order Processing Time
Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.
Shipping Schedule
Live Plants
Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).
Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.
Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.
UPS Express Shipping
We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:
UPS 2-Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 2 business days
Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.
UPS Next Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 1 business day
This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.
UPS expedited orders ship Monday through Wednesday only to ensure packages arrive within the same week and avoid weekend delays.
Please note that orders require 1–2 business days of handling time before shipment.
To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Live Animals Shipping
Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.
This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.
Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:
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Weather conditions
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Livestock health
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Shipping destination
Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.
Free Shipping
We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.
Estimated delivery time for free shipping orders is 2–5 business days.
If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.
Free Shipping is not available for customers located in:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Puerto Rico
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Guam
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
Delivery Time Estimates
Delivery times shown at checkout are estimates provided by the shipping carrier.
While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
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Weather conditions
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Carrier delays
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High shipping volumes
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Transportation disruptions
Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.
Delayed or Lost Packages
Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.
A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.
If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:
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Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
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The customer covers 50% plus shipping
Address Accuracy
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address when placing an order.
Please ensure that your address is correct when using payment methods such as:
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Credit / Debit Card
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PayPal
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Apple Pay
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Google Pay
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Amazon Pay
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Shopify Pay
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AliPay
Orders returned due to:
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Incorrect address
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Refused delivery
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Failed delivery attempts
may not be eligible for a refund.
Order Cancellations
If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.
Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.
Returns
Due to the sensitive nature of live goods, all sales are final.
We do not accept returns or exchanges for:
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Live plants
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Live animals
For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.
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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.
- 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
- 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.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- 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
- 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!
- 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.
Customers praised these aquatic plants as "healthy and vibrant" with "robust growth and root development." The hardy plants arrive in excellent condition with "deep green leaves" and "strong roots," ideal for nano tanks. Some noted plants were "smaller than expected," though still great quality. Customers appreciate "super well-packaged" shipping and algae-free arrival.
- The plants arrived and truly looked EXACTLY like the photo. Very healthy and hardy.
- The leaves and rhizome are completely free of algae. Many leaves, very beautiful.
- The plants are always vibrant and healthy with robust growth and root development.
D
Most of my plants are from APF, a few are from various sellers on Etsy and LRB Aquatics, they've all done well thus far. I don't like being asked for a review a few days after they arrive when I haven't really had a chance to evaluate them. I also don't like being asked for a tip when I order, I feel like you should pay your staff a living wage, how do I even know if staff are receiving the tip, and it makes no sense to tip before I receive anything, it makes me think if I don't I'll receive crappy plants, I tip a waiter after my meal, otherwise what's their incentive? Tipping has gotten way out of hand, pay your workers. Anyway, if anyone is interested I have UNS aquariums with twinstar lights that I really like and the new app is fantastic, just what your need, not all the **** that your don't, I build my own stands, I run a modified version of dirted/Walstad systems, by which I mean I use a tidal hob filter on very low flow, NO CO2, and a crazy mixture of potting soil and other stuff that I put together from multiple YouTube videos, all my tanks have houseplants growing out of them, I like how they look and they eat excess nutrients like crazy, I use remineralized RO water with quarterly water changes and service my filter at the same time, I don't ever check my parameters, my fish come primarily from aquabid and Dan's, hope that helps... Nice plants that grow, haven't had any epic fails yet, some do better than others, but that's life, right? It's all an experiment.
R
This plant arrived healthy and is quite beautiful. I couldn't have hoped for more. It's a great addition to my collection of anubias. Thank you!
K
Plants look nice, but a little smaller than I thought they might be. Came as 2 plants in 1 pot. Will probably buy more to expand the look!
M
Delivered 6/29 with 7 other plants but this one didn't pull through for me. Straight from packaging I could tell that it was going to have issues. Leaves were already pulling at the stem base and the rhizome was looking discolored I held out hope until this morning 7/9 and them pitched
W
This was the first time that I ordered from your company. Was very pleased with the plants when they arrived and intend to use you again soon.
T
Was smaller than i expected but in great condition
B
The Anubia arived in perfect condition, many leaves, very beautiful. The leaves and risome are completely free of algae.
P
Came in healthy and vibrant in color. Pretty hardy plant and looks great in a nano scape as a background or midground plant
M
Plants arrived fresh and healthy!
S
I think I’ve placed eight or more orders with you. The plants are always vibrant and healthy. The Congensis had very robust growth and root development. Never disappointed!
M
Look really cool. All arrived healthy and deep green
B
Wow! The plants arrived and truly looked EXACTLY like the photo above of the guy holding it in his hand. Very healthy and hardy. Not to mention, super, well-packaged with care. And SUPER quick delivery. Super clean and no snails! Will definitely order from APF again. No complaints.
K
Still alive and well after a month with no losses!
A
Never had these before. Arrived perfectly!
M
Plant looks healthy, decent size, many nice shiny leaves
P
The plant came in in great shape. I am pleased with APF's speed and packing practices.
K
Purchased a potted A. congensis and there were two super health and beefy rhizomes in the pot. Each one was two inches long with a dozen deep green leaves and long, strong roots. Very pleased. If these don't do well, it'll be my fault, not APF's.
S
These guys arrived with two separate plants and were a gorgeous green color! They’ve done great so far and are an excellent Anubias for my aquascaped nano tank.
F
Fantastic size, packaging and plants overall. Definitely will buy again.
L
Came in awesome condition. Can’t wait to watch it grow!
M
What if anubias looked more like a fern? You'd get anubias congensis. With the leaves growing vertically, I can fit more plants in my nano tank without shading out nearby plants. My pot had a single rhizome.
B
Another gorgeous plant for my discus tank. I love the shape of the leaves which provide a pleasant contrast to the more rounded leaves of the other anubias in the tank of mine. Excellent product!
S
My first order from APF was a success. I love this lighter, more stream-lined variety and it looks great in the tank. All 5 were consistent in size and quality. Beautifully packed for shipping, which is a definite bonus!!
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