Anubias Nana sp. Golden coin leaf

Rare, luminous, and utterly charming — Anubias nana sp. Golden Coin Leaf is a beautiful cultivar of the beloved Anubias nana, prized for its compact, rounded leaves in a warm golden-yellow to lime-green colouration. This eye-catching variety brings a splash of warm colour to any aquascape and is just as hardy and easy to care for as the standard Anubias nana.

Overview

Appearance

The Golden Coin Leaf cultivar displays compact, rounded to slightly oval leaves in a warm golden-yellow to bright lime-green colour that glows beautifully under aquarium lighting. New leaves often emerge with a more intense golden hue that gradually deepens to lime-green as they mature. The small, tidy growth habit and warm colouration make this cultivar a standout accent plant in any aquascape, particularly when contrasted against darker green plants or dark substrate.

Water Parameters & Care

• Temperature: 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C)
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0
• General Hardness (GH): 3 – 20 dGH
• Lighting: Low to moderate — moderate lighting enhances the golden colouration
• CO₂: Not required; grows well without CO₂ injection
• Fertiliser: Benefits from occasional liquid fertiliser to maintain vibrant leaf colour

Planting & Placement

Never bury the rhizome in substrate — attach to driftwood or rocks using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe glue. Its compact size makes it ideal for foreground and midground placement, or as an accent plant on small pieces of driftwood or rock in nano aquariums.

Compatibility

Compatible with all freshwater fish and invertebrates. Thick leaves resist most herbivorous fish. Algae can develop on older leaves — Otocinclus, Amano shrimp, and Nerite snails are excellent companions for algae control.

Propagation

Divide the rhizome with a clean, sharp blade, ensuring each section has at least 2–3 leaves. Attach new sections to driftwood or rock. New leaves emerge slowly from the growing tip.

Anubias nana sp. Golden Coin Leaf is a rare and beautiful cultivar that brings warm colour and compact elegance to any aquascape. Easy to keep, virtually indestructible, and endlessly rewarding — a must-have for planted tank enthusiasts.