{"product_id":"anubias-nana-petite","title":"Anubias Nana Petite","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAnubias Nana 'Petite'\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Petite'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated selection of \u003cem\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enana\u003c\/em\u003e (original species from West Africa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 0.4–1 inch (1–2.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, thick, rounded leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground, nano tanks, or attached to hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2–15 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow to moderate light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light helps minimize algae, as the plant grows very slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCO₂\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂ supplementation can slightly improve growth but is not necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to \u003cstrong\u003eliquid fertilizers\u003c\/strong\u003e containing micronutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs provide little benefit because nutrients are primarily absorbed through the rhizome and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagate by \u003cstrong\u003edividing the rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure each division has:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt least \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 healthy leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of healthy roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach new pieces to driftwood or rocks using thread, fishing line, or aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate gel until established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e bury the rhizome; only the roots should contact the substrate if planted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest attached to wood, rocks, or other hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep lighting moderate to reduce algae growth on the slow-growing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for shrimp tanks and nano aquariums due to its compact size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonsai-style aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoss tree canopies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock and driftwood attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnubias Nana 'Petite' is one of the smallest and hardiest Anubias varieties, making it a favorite for detailed aquascapes where a compact, low-maintenance plant is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Purple Tang Aquatic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43161904480318,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thepurpletang.com\/products\/anubias-nana-petite","provider":"The Purple Tang Aquatic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}