The only Anubias with a genuine arrowhead leaf. Anubias hastifolia grows large hastate leaves — spear-shaped with two pointed lobes flaring at the base — on long stalks reaching 10–16 inches. From West Africa, and as undemanding as the rest of the genus despite the dramatic shape.
What You’ll Receive
- 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
Plant Profile
- Common name — Arrowhead Anubias
- Scientific name — Anubias hastifolia
- Origin — West Africa
- Placement — Midground to background, attached to driftwood, stone or décor
- Mature height — 10–16 in
- Growth rate — Slow
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner
- Light — Low to medium. Strong light means algae on slow-turning leaves
- CO₂ — Not required
- Water — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
- Substrate — Not required. Attaches to hardscape
- Growth habit — Amphibious. Also grows emersed — good in paludariums
- Propagation — Rhizome division
Grower’s Notes
- Leaf shape is the reason to buy it. Every other Anubias gives you an oval or a spade. Hastifolia's flared basal lobes read as a completely different plant from across the room — useful when a scape already has plenty of Anubias and needs variety, not volume.
- Never bury the rhizome. Glue or tie it to wood or stone; buried rhizomes rot.
- Long leaf stalks mean it occupies more space than its height suggests — give it room to arch.
- Tough enough for cichlid and community tanks that destroy softer planting.
- Divide with a clean blade, keeping several leaves and some roots per section.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Anubias Care Guide.
Notes
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
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Customers praised these aquatic plants for arriving "very healthy and beautiful" with excellent packaging. Shoppers appreciated the care information provided, making them ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarium enthusiasts. All reviews noted plants were well-developed and thriving in tanks. No negative feedback reported.
- This anubia arrived very healthy and beautiful, very happy with my purchase
- Plants came in great shape and well packaged
- They arrived quickly and look very healthy
K
I’m new to having live plants in my aquarium, but so far they are doing great. They came well packaged and all in good condition (I’ve ordered twice from here now). I love that the website has the care information right on the page for each plant. I was able to use that against my own research to find the plants that would do best in my set up, and how to properly place them and make sure they get nutrients. This is my go-to for aquatic plants now.
P
This anubia arrived very healthy and beautiful, very happy with my purchase so far is doing great in my new tank!
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.
S
Bought 3 plants to add to my paludarium. They arrived quickly and look very healthy. I’ll be back!
C
Purchased multiple anubias and all are doing well
J
Great plants not a problem with any of the plants
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