Anubias Butterfly Live Aquarium Plant – Anubias barteri ‘Butterfly’

Anubias Butterfly is a distinctive freshwater aquarium plant known for its attractive leaves, slow growth, and easy-care nature. It is a beginner-friendly aquatic plant suitable for tropical freshwater aquariums and can tolerate a broad range of lighting conditions.

This Anubias cultivar does not require CO₂ injection or nutrient-rich substrate. It is well suited to midground and background placement and can be attached to aquarium hardscape such as driftwood or rocks rather than being planted with its rhizome buried.

Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. ‘Butterfly’
Height: 6–12 inches
Water Temperature: 68–82°F
pH: 6.0–7.5
Water Type: Freshwater
CO₂: Not required
Difficulty: Beginner

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Anubias Butterfly live freshwater aquarium plant
• Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. ‘Butterfly’
• Attractive large-leaf cultivar with slow growth
• Beginner-friendly and easy to maintain
• Low to medium light recommended
• CO₂ injection not required
• Nutrient substrate not required
• Suitable for midground to background placement
• Tropical freshwater plant for 68–82°F water
• Recommended pH range: 6.0–7.5
• Listed plant height: 6–12 inches

🧾 MATERIALS:
One live Anubias Butterfly aquarium plant, Anubias barteri var. ‘Butterfly’

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Anubias Butterfly
Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. ‘Butterfly’
Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic plant / epiphyte
Life Cycle: Perennial aquatic plant
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided
Sunlight: Low to medium aquarium lighting recommended
Soil: Nutrient substrate not required
Water: Freshwater
USDA Zone: Not applicable to aquarium cultivation
Family: Araceae
Growth Habit: Slow-growing
Growth Rate: Slow
Difficulty Level: Beginner
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Midground to background
Water Temperature: 68–82°F
pH: 6.0–7.5
Height: 6–12 inches

❓ FAQ:

1. What lighting does Anubias Butterfly need?
Anubias Butterfly performs well under low to medium aquarium lighting. The supplied listing indicates that it can tolerate a broad range of lighting.

2. Does Anubias Butterfly require CO₂?
No. CO₂ injection is not required for this plant.

3. Is Anubias Butterfly suitable for beginner aquarists?
Yes. It is listed as an easy-care, beginner-level aquarium plant.

4. Where should Anubias Butterfly be placed in an aquarium?
It is suitable for midground to background placement.

5. Can Anubias Butterfly grow without nutrient substrate?
Yes. Nutrient substrate is not required according to the supplied product specifications.