How to prune anubias afzelii

As needed year-round. Snip old or damaged leaves cleanly at their base using sharp aquarium scissors. To divide, cut the rhizome with a clean, sterile blade leaving at least two to three leaves per section. Tie or glue divisions to rock or driftwood rather than burying them in substrate.

Rarely; trim as leaves die or become algae-covered. Anubias afzelii is a medium-to-large aquarium plant that needs very little pruning. Remove yellowing or damaged leaves by cutting at the petiole base. The elongated rhizome must remain unburied and should only be cut when dividing for propagation. Routine scheduled pruning is not necessary for this species.

Snip old or damaged leaves cleanly at their base using sharp aquarium scissors. To divide, cut the rhizome with a clean, sterile blade leaving at least two to three leaves per section. Tie or glue divisions to rock or driftwood rather than burying them in substrate.