Anubias Butterfly Vitro Culture

Anubias Butterfly in Vitro Culture® – Elegant, Textured Hybrid for Foreground Aquascaping

Anubias Butterfly is a beautiful and uncommon Anubias hybrid admired for its unique winged leaf shape, deep green color, and gently ruffled leaf margins that resemble butterfly wings in motion. Compact and slow-growing, this rhizome-based plant brings structure and visual interest to nano tanks, bonsai trees, and aquascapes where detailed form is essential.

Now offered in a 4-inch sterile Vitro Culture® bag, each portion contains approximately 3 small plantlets cultivated using advanced Tissue Culture Technology. Grown in vitamin-enriched gel or liquid, this format ensures a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start—ideal for shrimp tanks, sensitive livestock, and collector setups.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Anubias sp. ‘Butterfly’

• Common Name: Anubias Butterfly

• Leaf Shape: Broad, wing-like leaves with a soft ruffled edge

• Color: Dark green with a semi-gloss texture

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sterile bag with 3 small plantlets

• Growth Habit: Rhizome plant, slow-growing and compact

• Placement: Foreground or attached to hardscape

• Growth Rate: Very slow

• Difficulty Level: Easy – excellent for beginners and advanced aquascapers

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Low to medium (avoid intense direct light)

• CO₂: Optional, improves color and growth consistency

• Substrate: Not required – attach to driftwood, lava rock, or ornaments

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• Fertilization: Occasional micronutrients near the rhizome if desired

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pathogens, and Pesticides

• Sterile Start: Perfect for shrimp tanks and precision aquascapes

• Long Shelf Life: Store under moderate light before planting

• Easy to Use: Simply rinse, divide, and secure with thread or aquarium glue

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Visual Texture: Adds fine detail and movement to small tank layouts

• Low Maintenance: Perfect for low-tech aquariums and shaded corners

• Collectible Appeal: Rare hybrid form for hobbyists and Anubias enthusiasts

• Tank Versatility: Ideal for nano tanks, betta bowls, or larger planted systems

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing 3 small Anubias Butterfly plantlets, ready for rinsing, acclimation, and aquascape installation.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos shown are sample representations. Actual plant size and form may vary depending on conditions. Avoid burying the rhizome in substrate to prevent rot.