Plant Spotlight: Anubias Coffeefolia

Anubias Coffeefolia on Driftwood with Java Moss

Anubias Coffeefolia is a beautiful variant of the common Anubias Barteri that can grow to about 12 inches tall. It can thrive in both aquariums and terrariums. It has long stems, and the leaves have a ruffled texture and initially appear as a brownish-bronze (coffee) color and eventually turn a deep green. Anubias Coffeefolia is suitable as a midground, and background plant as the leaves can grow up to three inches long and may block other plants. This variant grows best when the rhizome (rootstalk) is attached to a hardscape. They have low to medium light requirements and can grow algae if placed under high lighting due to their slow growth. To add this plant to your aquarium or terrarium, you can find it in our shop. Happy Aquascaping!

Growing Marginal Plants

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When planting marginals, use individual containers of approximately one to three-gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in two-inch net pots, and it’s best to leave these net pots to avoid damaging the roots. Fill the pot half full with rich garden soil and add one fertilizer tablet for one-gallon size pots and two tablets for two or three-gallon size pots; then continue to fill the pot with soil to about two inches from the top. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only one to three inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Add a variety of marginal plants to your pond or other aquascapes through our Shop page. Happy Aquascaping!