Description
Plant Profile
A rare alabaster cultivar of classic Anubias Nana, Anubias Nana Snow White brings striking, frosty white foliage to high-contrast planted tanks. Flipping the script on traditional green aquatic foliage, this highly sought-after dwarf epiphyte produces stunning, creamy-white to pale alabaster leaves. It acts as a glowing centerpiece in nano layouts, delivering dramatic visual contrast against dark lava rock, rich driftwood, and deep green mosses in aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums.
By choosing the Tissue Culture version of this plant, you are guaranteed a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start for your aquarium. These plants are grown in-vitro in a sterile laboratory setting, ensuring no unwanted snails or hitchhikers enter your system. While these plantlets start smaller and require more time to mature, they offer the cleanest and most reliable method for establishing a healthy colony in planted tanks.
This listing is available in both small and regular portions. Small portions include a single plant, and regular cups contain 3-5 individual plants.
Key Features & Benefits
Striking, snowy-white foliage creates an unmatched, high-contrast focal point.
Compact, dwarf footprint makes it ideal for nano aquascapes, intricate hardscape detailing, and high-end collector displays.
The sterile laboratory environment guarantees your new plant arrives completely free of pests.
Care & Planting Instructions
Remove the plantlets from the cup and rinse away the sterile nutrient gel under lukewarm, dechlorinated water.
Attach to hardscape using aquarium‑safe glue or thread; keep the rhizome above substrate to prevent rot.
Unlike its shade-loving green relatives, this variegated beauty lacks abundant chlorophyll and requires medium to high lighting (alongside CO2 injection) to thrive, flourish, and hold its snowy coloration.
Maintain stable conditions to support smooth acclimation and reduce leaf loss.
Master the planting process by reading a beginner’s guide to tissue culture plants to prevent your delicate new plantlets from melting or floating away.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Attribute
Specification
Scientific Name
Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Snow White
Common Name(s)
Anubias Nana Snow White
Family
Araceae
Plant Type / Taxonomy
Epiphyte (Rhizome)
Care Difficulty
Easy / Beginner-Friendly
Light Requirement
Medium
CO2 Requirement
Recommended for TC transition
Placement / Usage
Foreground, Nano Hardscape, Midground Crevices
Height / Size
1-3 inches
Growth Rate
Slow
Water Parameters
pH 6.0 – 7.5 | Temperature 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C)
Propagation Method
Separate by Rhizome Division
Origin
West Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I plant Anubias Nana Snow White Tissue Culture?
Attach the plant directly to driftwood or rocks using aquarium-safe super glue gel, thread, or fishing line.
2. Does it require CO2 or high lighting?
Anubias Nana Snow White lacks abundant chlorophyll; medium to high lighting is recommended. CO2 is also recommended for submerged transition.
3. Is this plant safe for shrimp, snails, and fish?
Yes, Anubias is 100% safe for all freshwater fish, shrimp (including sensitive Caridina and Neocaridina), and snails. Its tough leaves are also resistant to plant-eating fish like cichlids or goldfish.
