Anubias Bonsai Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)

Anubias Nana ‘Bonsai’ is a unique and ultra-compact variety of the Anubias family, renowned for its tiny, delicate green leaves. With its smallest leaf size among all Anubias varieties, this plant is perfect for nano aquariums and detailed aquascapes where precision and subtlety are key. The miniature, oval-shaped leaves grow densely, creating a lush, bushy appearance that works beautifully in foreground placements, small crevices, or as a delicate accent on driftwood and rocks.

At Aquascaping Essentials, our tissue culture plants are densely packed into sealed cups, ensuring you receive an abundance of healthy plants that are pest, snail, algae, and disease-free. This offers exceptional value for money and a clean, safe start for your aquascape.

Despite its small stature, Anubias Nana ‘Bonsai’ is incredibly hardy and thrives in low to moderate light conditions without the need for CO2 injection. It grows slowly and compactly, requiring little trimming and upkeep. This makes it an excellent choice for low-tech aquariums and beginner-friendly setups.

To ensure optimal growth, the rhizome must remain exposed above the substrate and can be securely attached to rocks, driftwood, or hardscape décor using thread or glue. This plant’s thick, durable leaves are resistant to nibbling by herbivorous fish, and its tiny size makes it ideal for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and intricate aquascaping designs.

With its miniature leaves, ease of care, and versatility, Anubias Nana ‘Bonsai’ is the perfect choice for aquarists looking to add fine detail and lush greenery to their aquariums. Its compact beauty allows for intricate and natural layouts that look both professional and timeless.

Key Features

• Ultra-Compact Size – Tiny, delicate green leaves, the smallest of all Anubias varieties.
• Densely Packed Cups – Abundant plants for exceptional value; pest, algae, snail, and disease-free tissue culture.
• Low Maintenance – Thrives in low to moderate light without CO2 injection.
• Hardy and Resilient – Tough leaves resist grazing from herbivorous fish.
• Versatile Placement – Ideal for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape; perfect for nano tanks and foreground placement.
• Slow Growth – Maintains a bushy, compact form with minimal trimming required.

Care Instructions

• Light Requirements: Low to moderate light; stable lighting helps maintain compact growth.
• CO2: Not required but can encourage slightly faster, healthier growth.
• Placement: Attach to driftwood, rocks, or décor; do not bury the rhizome.
• Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Growth Rate: Slow-growing with a compact, bushy appearance.
• Compatibility: Perfect for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community tanks, including setups with herbivorous fish.