Trim Anubias

Hey everyone!

I currently have 3 anubias in my 5 gallon betta tank, and have had 2 of them for 8 months now. The older ones have grown about 5 leaves each, and are each at about 10-11 leaves. I would like have more plants in more places, and I have heard about trimming an anubia plant into two, and then moving the now 2 plants to different places to grow more leaves. Is this possible? And if yes, how should I trim it (how many leaves, how much stem, from the front or back of the stem)?

Thanks!

 

You have to cut the rhizome and generally you want 4 or so leaves on each section for the new plant. Google “anubias propagation” and you get some good pictures to show you where to cut.

 

You have to cut the rhizome and generally you want 4 or so leaves on each section for the new plant. Google “anubias propagation” and you get some good pictures to show you where to cut.

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You have to cut the rhizome and generally you want 4 or so leaves on each section for the new plant. Google “anubias propagation” and you get some good pictures to show you where to cut.

 

Okay! Thank you guys! I think I'll cut off 4 on each and leave 6 just in case something happens. Should I cut the newer leaves or older?

 

You don’t cut any leaves off, leaves won’t make new plants. You have to cut the rhizome, the big stem all the leaves are connected to.

Here’s an example. This rhizome has several new plants already growing and branching out, I just snapped them off. You can still see a couple tiny plants on the main rhizome, better to leave them connected for now.






When dividing a single, un-branching rhizome I usually cut the first inch or so off so you have a chunk of the newest growth with several leaves. Then I leave the old growth attached and usually a couple new plants will grow at the joints of the older leaves.

 

Sorry, I meant cutting the rhizome off, not just leaves. My plants aren't as big as your's, but I'll cut off an inch or so. Thanks for the suggestions! I'll update you guys when I do it later in the afternoon.