Anubias Coffeefolia

[flyhawk]

some of my leaves on my anubias are dying off, but since i bought it 2 months ago ive gotten 2 new leaves. the leaves dying are the origanls. is the problem just the store leaves are dying from a change in tanks? should i have it on a log? i put ferts under it, and since the filter is over it the light is subdued, which i heard anubias like.

 

[lljdma06]

some of my leaves on my anubias are dying off, but since i bought it 2 months ago ive gotten 2 new leaves. the leaves dying are the origanls. is the problem just the store leaves are dying from a change in tanks? should i have it on a log? i put ferts under it, and since the filter is over it the light is subdued, which i heard anubias like.

Where is the anubia situated in the tank? Idealy, anubias should be attached to wood. If it must be planted, take special care to only plant the roots. The rhizome (long tub thingy) must stay above the substrate where it can have circulation. Otherwise the rhizome will rot, killing the plant.

llj

 

[tlef316]

I've had some A. Coffefolia planted for a few months now, and its doing well. It grows slowly, of course, but its still thriving. Each plant grows a new leaf every couple of weeks. Very interesting to watch. Mine were planted in the sand with the rizome uncovered. No problems.

 

[flyhawk]

yes, im getting one leaf every 2 weeks, and the rizomes above the gravel. its only the store leaves that are dying , so thanks you guys made me feel alot better! (not sarcastic)

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Anubias roots are basically for gripping/anchoring and the plant feeds via the leaves, so the root tab is a waste. They really dont need much in the way of additional ferts to do fine.

Anubias are not a true aquatic plant. Their natural "habitat" is along side fast moving water or waterfalls where they are kept damp. They anchor with their roots to rocks or wood. However, when submerged, they don't seem to realize it and do fine. However, they do grow much slower underwater than they do naturally.