Anubias Varking
Care Guide for
Anubias Var King / Varking
Although this is a rarer, fancy form of Anubias, its care is basically the same as standard Anubias — hardy and beginner-friendly:
💡 Lighting
- Thrives in low to moderate light.
- Avoid very bright lighting — it can promote algae on leaves.
🌡 Temperature & Water
- Ideal water temperature: ~72–82 °F (22–28 °C).
- pH range: ~6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral).
- Tolerates a wide range of reasonably stable aquarium conditions.
🪨 Placement
- Do not bury the rhizome in substrate — this will cause rot.
- Instead, attach to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape with thread, glue, or tie until roots take hold.
💧 CO₂ & Fertilizers
- Optional CO₂ can boost growth, but not required — Anubias are slow growers and don’t demand CO₂ supplementation.
- Liquid micronutrient fertilizers can help if leaf color dulls over time.
🌿 Growth & Propagation
- Growth is slow compared to many aquarium plants — part of the appeal is low maintenance.
- Propagate by rhizome division once the plant is established (cut rhizome with leaves on each side).
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Minor cosmetic imperfections or temporary shipping stress do not necessarily qualify as damage.
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