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Hi everyone, I've got a question about Anubias. Can they be attached to aquarium pebbles or do they need to be on driftwood or stone?

It can be partially buried as long as the rhizome remains exposed, but in my experience, it generally thrives when not buried at all.

Appreciate the info.

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Thanks

Hi everyone,

You can plant anubias in soil, but be careful not to bury the rhizome. Anubias are root feeders and grow faster with access to the substrate. If you want to try growing anubias in soil, here's a trick.

Place your anubias between two stones that can hold it down - just gently, don't push too hard. This will keep the anubias from floating away. Wait 3-5 weeks and the anubias will grow roots into the soil, at which point you can remove the stones.

There's a plant called pathos, closely related to anubias, often sold as a house plant. It thrives in soil and also does well in a bottle of fertilized water with no soil. As long as the rhizome isn't buried, it should do fine. Some people use string to tie it to wood, and over time, the roots secure it in place while the string rots away.