Speckles, not blocks. Anubias barteri var. nana 'Stardust Mini' scatters white and cream flecks across deep green leaves — variegation as dusting rather than marbling — on a plant that tops out at 1–3 inches. It is one of the smallest Anubias we grow and one of the more demanding.
What You Will Receive
- One of the rarest Anubias species
- Loose rhizome | tiny plants, approx. 6+ leaf, loose, bare-root
- Potted plants | tiny plants, approx 8+ leaves, potted plants with Rockwool and net pot
Plant Profile
- Common name — Stardust Mini Anubias
- Scientific name — Anubias barteri var. nana 'Stardust Mini'
- Placement — Midground, attached to wood, stone or décor
- Mature height — 1–3 in
- Growth rate — Very slow
Care
- Difficulty — Advanced. Variegated Anubias carry less chlorophyll and are far less forgiving than green forms
- Light — Low to medium, steady. Not intense
- CO₂ — Not required, though it helps a plant this slow
- Water — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5. Stability matters more than any specific value
- Substrate — Not required. Attaches to hardscape
- Growth habit — Amphibious. Also grows emersed — suits paludariums and terrariums
- Propagation — Rhizome division
Grower’s Notes
- Small and variegated is a hard combination. A tiny plant has little stored energy, and speckled tissue produces less of it. Together that means very slow growth and almost no margin for a setback — which is why this is Advanced despite being an Anubias.
- It can revert. Under weak light or thin feeding the plant may push plain green leaves to compensate for lost pigment.
- Never bury the rhizome. Glue or tie it to wood or stone; buried rhizomes rot.
- Keep light moderate. Pale flecked tissue burns and attracts algae faster than green tissue.
- Divide sparingly — on a plant this size, small divisions take a long time to recover.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Anubias Care Guide.
Notes
- Actual plant appearance may vary. Photos shown are sample representations. Unless specified, plants may arrive in emersed or submerged growth form and may contain natural imperfections.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
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Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
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Customers praised this aquatic plant for its vibrant, variegated coloring and healthy condition upon arrival. Shoppers appreciated receiving "3 separate plants" per pot that are "easily divided." Plants reportedly thrive even in low light, producing new leaves. The compact size and unique appearance were highlighted as standout features.
- Each plant individually sealed in separate bags. Portions seem clean and healthy. A+ experience!
- Great sized portion and healthy plants. Very diminutive size and attractive variegation.
- Several new leaves even on the one I put in a small low light aquarium!
L
Beautiful little anubia in great shape. Able to divide into 3 plants. Fast shipping. Would buy from this seller again
J
My pot had a couple small plants with really great roots. Beautiful plants and 3 months later there have been several new leaves even on the one I put in a small low light aquarium off to edge where I can easily see its beauty!
J
Each plant individually sealed in separate bags. Portions seem clean and healthy. A+ experience!
E
Really pretty anubias. Its a small clump but the green looks just like it does in the picture. Its much more vibrant than most of the more common types of anubias like nana. It also has a bit of color variation in it that adds a nice texture of color vs how others are just a solid dark clump.
P
Beautiful plant
L
Great sized portion and healthy plants. The pot had 3 three separate plant all of decent size that could easily be divided again. Very diminutive size and attractive variegation.
A
Great
K
Been years since I was able to get ahold of one, and I couldn't be happier. Very healthy plant
V
Bonjour livrez vous la France ?
Hello. We only shipped within USA
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