Anubias Coffeefolia (Anubias barteri ‘Coffeefolia’)

Description

Anubias Coffeefolia for Sale — Deeply Ridged Ruffled Leaves and a Unique Color Journey

If you’ve been searching for Anubias Coffeefolia for sale, Quinn’s Fins grows Anubias barteri ‘Coffeefolia’ right here in our on-site nursery greenhouse. Anubias Coffeefolia is one of the most immediately recognizable and distinctive varieties in the entire Anubias genus — a cultivar of the classic Anubias barteri selectively developed for its extraordinary leaf texture and uniquely beautiful color progression. Its wavy, oblong-shaped leaves have very deep ridges along the leaf veins — coloration initially appears as brownish-bronze and eventually turns deep green. This living color transition — warm coffee tones on emerging leaves gradually deepening to rich, glossy dark green as the leaf matures — creates a constant source of visual renewal in the aquascape, with every new leaf providing a miniature color performance from the moment it unfurls. It can grow to about 12 inches tall with long stems and ruffled leaf texture, suitable for midground and background placement with leaves growing up to 3 inches long. Anubias Coffeefolia for sale at Quinn’s Fins is available in two formats — bare root (SKU 723-1, $8.99) and in a 2″ pot (SKU 723-2, $12.99) — both nursery-grown and ready to attach to your driftwood or hardscape.

Why Anubias Coffeefolia for Sale Is a Standout Choice for Any Freshwater Aquarium

Anubias Coffeefolia delivers a combination of visual sophistication and genuine hardiness that few midground aquarium plants can match — the distinctive leaf texture and color journey of a premium specimen plant with the indestructible reliability of the Anubias genus.

• Deeply ridged, wavy, oblong leaves — a ruffled leaf texture that catches and diffracts light beautifully from every angle
• Unique color journey — new leaves emerge warm coffee-brown and mature to rich deep green, providing constant visual renewal
• Grows to 12″ tall — ideal midground to background scale for most aquarium sizes
• Low light tolerant — thrives without high-output lighting or specialized equipment
• No CO2 injection required — performs excellently in low-tech and beginner setups
• Extremely wide pH tolerance (6.0–8.9) — adaptable across virtually any freshwater aquarium chemistry
• Compatible with cichlids, goldfish, and rough fish — thick leathery leaves resist damage effectively
• Shrimp and invertebrate safe — broad ruffled leaf surfaces provide excellent grazing habitat for Amano and other shrimp

Growing Anubias Coffeefolia — Care at a Glance

Never Bury the Rhizome

Never bury the rhizome — the thick horizontal stem from which all leaves and roots emerge — in substrate. A buried rhizome will rot and kill the plant. Anubias Coffeefolia is an epiphyte — always keep the rhizome fully exposed on the surface of hardscape. Attach to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe super glue gel. Roots will naturally grip the surface within several weeks. The plant can also be wedged securely into hardscape crevices without any attachment material.

Light

Anubias Coffeefolia thrives in low to moderate lighting — one of its greatest practical advantages. Its ideal placement in the aquarium is in the middle ground, and it will look best under low to moderate lighting. Excessive lighting can result in unattractive algae growth on its leaves. Position under floating plants, taller stem plants, or in the shadow of hardscape for natural shading. Algae growth on the leaves can easily be kept under control in an aquarium with a healthy population of shrimp — especially Amano shrimp — that will constantly graze on the algae without harming the plant.

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 68–86°F (20–30°C) — one of the widest temperature tolerances of any aquarium plant
• pH: 6.0–8.9 — an extraordinarily wide pH tolerance that makes it compatible with virtually any freshwater setup
• Hardness: Soft to very hard — extremely adaptable
• Flow: Low to moderate

CO2 & Fertilization

CO2 injection is not required. Like many Anubias species, this plant is slow and steady in growth and does not seem to respond significantly to CO2 supplementation. Regular liquid fertilizer — particularly iron and micronutrients — supports healthy new leaf production and maintains the vivid color contrast of the ruffled leaves. This plant absorbs most of its nutrients through its leaves and rhizome, so liquid fertilizers in the water column are more effective than root tabs.

The Color Journey — What to Expect

Coffeefolia gets its name from the coffee color that appears on new leaf growth, which eventually turns to green as the leaf matures. Each new leaf emerges as a warm brownish-bronze to reddish-copper tone and gradually deepens to rich dark green over several weeks. This color progression is entirely natural, consistent, and one of the most charming characteristics of this cultivar. Do not mistake the coffee-colored new leaves for a sign of poor health — they are the plant performing exactly as intended.

Slow Growth — Normal and Expected

Anubias Coffeefolia is a slow grower — one new leaf every 3–5 weeks under typical conditions. This slow growth is characteristic of the Anubias genus and is not a sign of poor health. It means the plant requires very little maintenance, virtually no trimming, and remains visually consistent for extended periods. Anubias leaves are quite hardy and don’t tend to melt when placed underwater, but this slow-growing plant can take several weeks to get used to a new environment and start sprouting new leaves.

Propagation

Propagate Anubias Coffeefolia by dividing the rhizome using sharp, clean scissors or a blade. Each division must contain at least 3–4 healthy leaves and a section of rhizome with roots. Attach divisions to new hardscape using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe super glue gel. Roots will anchor naturally within several weeks.

Two Ways to Buy Anubias Coffeefolia for Sale at Quinn’s Fins

Anubias Coffeefolia for sale at Quinn’s Fins is available in two formats:

• Bare Root (SKU 723-1) — $8.99: A healthy rhizome with ruffled leaves and roots, shipped without substrate. Attach directly to your own driftwood or hardscape. Rinse thoroughly before placing in the aquarium.
• 2″ Pot (SKU 723-2) — $12.99: Nursery-grown in a 2″ pot with established root structure. Remove the plant and all growing media — including any rockwool or cotton — before placing in the aquarium. Never put the pot or media in the tank. Attach the rhizome to hardscape after removal. Rinse thoroughly.

Nursery-Grown at Quinn’s Fins

Every Anubias Coffeefolia for sale at Quinn’s Fins is grown right here in our on-site nursery greenhouse — not drop-shipped or bulk-sourced. We grow what we sell.

For more on growing Anubias Coffeefolia in planted aquariums, visit the Buce Plant Anubias Coffeefolia care page or browse our full selection of aquatic plants at Quinn’s Fins.

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