Anubias Varking

Care Guide for 

Anubias Var King / Varking

Although this is a rarer, fancy form of Anubias, its care is basically the same as standard Anubias — hardy and beginner-friendly:

💡 Lighting

• Thrives in low to moderate light.
• Avoid very bright lighting — it can promote algae on leaves.  

🌡 Temperature & Water

• Ideal water temperature: ~72–82 °F (22–28 °C).
• pH range: ~6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral).
• Tolerates a wide range of reasonably stable aquarium conditions.  

🪨 Placement

• Do not bury the rhizome in substrate — this will cause rot.
• Instead, attach to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape with thread, glue, or tie until roots take hold.  

💧 CO₂ & Fertilizers

• Optional CO₂ can boost growth, but not required — Anubias are slow growers and don’t demand CO₂ supplementation.
• Liquid micronutrient fertilizers can help if leaf color dulls over time.  

🌿 Growth & Propagation

• Growth is slow compared to many aquarium plants — part of the appeal is low maintenance.
• Propagate by rhizome division once the plant is established (cut rhizome with leaves on each side).