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Form of Anubias barteri

Anubias Coin Leaf

Anubias barteri 'Coin Leaf'

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Also known as Anubias Round Leaf, Anubias barteri var. nana 'Coin Leaf', Anubias Mini Coin, Anubias Golden Coin, Anubias Round Golden Coin

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Anubias Coin Leaf (Anubias barteri 'Coin Leaf')
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Care at a glance

Light
Low light
CO2
No CO₂ needed
Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Max height
5.9 in
15 cm
Growth rate
Slow
Placement
Epiphyte
Type
Rhizome
pH
6.0–7.5
Hardness
2–15 dGH
Spread
4.7 in (12 cm)
Nutrient uptake
Root + water column
Growth region
Submersed or emersed
Difficulty
Easy
Family
Araceae
Origin
Cultivar (parent species from western Africa)

Overview

Anubias Coin Leaf is an easy anubias for the midground, where its round leaves make an accent against finer-leaved plants.

Did you know

Anubias Coin Leaf can hold the same leaves for a year or more, because Anubias leaves are so long-lived. That gives an aquascape a stable, sculptural look that faster plants cannot match.

Caring for Anubias Coin Leaf

Attach the rhizome to wood or stone with thread or plant-safe glue. Keep it above the substrate so it does not rot.

Anubias Coin Leaf has low light demands and needs no CO2. Keeping it lightly shaded helps prevent algae on the broad leaves. It feeds mostly from the water, so a liquid fertilizer suits it better than root tabs. Keep it at 72 to 82°F (22 to 28°C).

Growth is slow, and it reaches about 15 cm tall over time, so it rarely needs trimming. To propagate, cut the rhizome into pieces with several leaves each.

Good to know

Anubias Coin Leaf is a cultivar prized for nearly circular, deep green leaves roughly 4 to 6 cm across. That rounded outline sets it apart from the pointed or lance-shaped leaves of most Anubias. It belongs to the Araceae family and, like other barteri forms, carries thick, leathery foliage. The tough leaves resist nibbling from fish and shrimp. Shops also sell it as Anubias Round Leaf or Golden Coin.

In the wild

Anubias Coin Leaf is a selected cultivar of Anubias barteri. The genus is native to the shaded rivers and streams of western and central Africa, where the plants grow as epiphytes on rocks and driftwood. Like them, it has a creeping rhizome that anchors to hardscape rather than rooting in soil.

Common questions

Is Anubias Coin Leaf a different species from Anubias barteri?

No. Anubias Coin Leaf is a form of Anubias barteri. It reaches about 5.9 in (15 cm), against 13.8 in (35 cm) for the species. It also differs in difficulty, hardness, feeding, pH and spread.

Does Anubias Coin Leaf need to be planted in the substrate?

No. Anubias Coin Leaf grows attached to rock or wood, so tie or glue the rhizome in place. If you plant its roots, keep the rhizome above the substrate, since a buried rhizome rots.

Does Anubias Coin Leaf need CO2?

No. Anubias Coin Leaf grows well without added CO2 and suits a low-tech tank.

How much light does Anubias Coin Leaf need?

Anubias Coin Leaf is a low-light plant, and the light that comes with a standard tank kit is enough for it.

Does Anubias Coin Leaf need root tabs?

No. Anubias Coin Leaf feeds from the water, so a liquid fertilizer suits it better. Root tabs only help if its roots reach into the substrate.

How do you propagate Anubias Coin Leaf?

Anubias Coin Leaf propagates by rhizome division. Cut the rhizome into pieces with several leaves each, then tie or plant each piece.

How tall does Anubias Coin Leaf grow?

Anubias Coin Leaf grows to about 5.9 in (15 cm) tall. It grows slowly and rarely needs trimming.

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