Anubias hastifoliahas leaf blades that can be up to 33cm long and 14cm wide and are rather variable in form, ranging from elliptic/oval to lance- or spear-shaped. Theleaf stemsare generally longer than the blade and up to 67cm long. The leaves are set on a creeping and rootingrhizomethat is 5 to 15mm thick. Thespatheis 2 to 4.5cm long and has an up to 24cm longpeduncle. Thespadixis 1.5 to 4cm long and is about as long as the spathe. The upper part is covered with male flowers, of which the 4 to 6stamensare fused intosynandria, with thethecaeon its sides. The lower part of the spadix is covered with female flowers that are reduced to theovaryandstigma.

The plant grows on the banks of little streams in the forest, on rocks, or in mud. It flowers throughout the year, fruiting from September till January

Anubiasplantscan growin aquariumgravel, aquarium substrate, attached to rocks, driftwood, or decorations. When plantingAnubiasBarteri its important to not completely bury the rhizome. Instead, make sure the rhizomeison top of the substrate so that the rhizome visible to the eye.

Anubias are normally low light plants.12 hoursis somewhat algae prone..8-9 hoursis fine. if you have other kinds of lighting aside from incandescent lighting then you are good.