Troubleshooting
Anubias afzelii problems — and how to fix them
Anubias afzelii (Anubias afzelii) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Rhizome rot
Burying the rhizome smothers it. Keep it exposed on hardscape and trim soft, blackened tissue.
Algae on slow leaves
Long-lived narrow leaves collect green-spot and beard algae under bright light. Reduce light and improve circulation.
Transition melt
Emersed-grown stock may shed leaves when first submerged. Keep the rhizome and wait for new aquatic foliage.
Stalled growth
Reflects low water-column nutrients. Apply a complete liquid fertiliser and consider modest CO2.
Prevent anubias afzelii problems before they start
Most anubias afzelii issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for anubias afzelii in general rather than its problems? Read the full anubias afzelii care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Anubias afzelii problems — FAQ
Why is my anubias afzelii rhizome rot?
Burying the rhizome smothers it. Keep it exposed on hardscape and trim soft, blackened tissue.
Why is my anubias afzelii algae on slow leaves?
Long-lived narrow leaves collect green-spot and beard algae under bright light. Reduce light and improve circulation.
Why is my anubias afzelii transition melt?
Emersed-grown stock may shed leaves when first submerged. Keep the rhizome and wait for new aquatic foliage.
Why is my anubias afzelii stalled growth?
Reflects low water-column nutrients. Apply a complete liquid fertiliser and consider modest CO2.