Anubias nana sp. Jade

Lush, vibrant, and refreshingly bright — Anubias nana sp. Jade is a beautiful cultivar of Anubias nana prized for its exceptionally vivid, bright jade-green colouration. More intensely coloured than standard Anubias nana, the Jade cultivar brings a fresh, luminous quality to any aquascape and is just as hardy and easy to care for as its parent species.

Overview

Appearance

The Jade cultivar is distinguished by its exceptionally bright, vivid jade-green colouration — more saturated and luminous than standard Anubias nana. The leaves are compact, smooth, and oval-shaped with the characteristic thick, glossy texture of the Anubias family. Under good aquarium lighting, the jade-green colour appears almost to glow, creating a fresh, vibrant focal point in any planted aquascape. New leaves emerge with a particularly bright, almost translucent green that deepens as they mature.

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 vivid jade colouration
• CO₂: Not required
• 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 and vivid colouration make it ideal for foreground and midground placement, or as a bright accent plant in nano and planted 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 and allow to establish.

Anubias nana sp. Jade is a vibrant and beautiful cultivar that brings a fresh, luminous quality to any aquascape. Easy to keep, virtually indestructible, and always eye-catching — a wonderful addition to any planted tank.