{"product_id":"anubias-barteri-caladiifolia-tropica","title":"Anubias Barteri Caladiifolia - Tropica","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnubias barteri var. caladiifolia | A Majestic Large-Leaved Anubias Cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnubias barteri var. caladiifolia is one of the most impressive and architecturally striking Anubias cultivars available in the planted aquarium hobby. Originating from an Australian tissue propagation laboratory, this exceptional variety is distinguished by its large, beautifully heart-shaped leaves that bring a bold, tropical elegance to any aquascape. Where smaller Anubias varieties add fine detail and texture, caladiifolia makes a statement — its broad, dramatic leaves creating a sense of scale and lushness that is genuinely difficult to achieve with other low-light plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLike all Anubias, it is virtually indestructible — thriving in low light without CO2 injection, tolerating a wide range of water parameters, and producing leaves that individually last for several years before dying back. This longevity, combined with its steady spreading rhizome, means that over time a single plant can grow into a spectacular, wide-spreading colony — groups exceeding 20 inches (50 cm) in width are not uncommon in established aquariums, creating a dense, lush centrepiece that anchors an entire aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe combination of dramatic leaf size, heart-shaped form, and the same bulletproof, low-maintenance nature shared by all Anubias makes caladiifolia a genuinely special plant. Its large leaves provide excellent cover and resting spots for fish, and ideal grazing and shelter surfaces for shrimp. It looks equally stunning attached to a prominent piece of driftwood, anchored to a large rock, or allowed to spread freely across the midground of a spacious aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Cultivar — Australian tissue propagation laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 4–6 inches (10–15+ cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpread: Can exceed 20 inches (50 cm) wide in established groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight demand: Low — avoid high light intensity which encourages algae growth on leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCO2: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBest placement: Midground to background, attached to hardscape or allowed to spread freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — Do Not Bury the Rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlways attach or place Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia so that the rhizome — the thick horizontal stem from which the leaves emerge — remains fully exposed above the substrate at all times. Burying the rhizome will cause it to rot and kill the plant. It can be attached to driftwood or rocks using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue, or simply placed on the substrate with the rhizome sitting above the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIts tough, leathery leaves make it an excellent choice for tanks with plant-eating or destructive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParticularly impressive as a bold centrepiece or background plant in larger aquariums where its full spreading potential can be appreciated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602907508958,"sku":null,"price":17.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-20.png?v=1786738395","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/anubias-barteri-caladiifolia-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}