How to prune anubias hastifolia

As needed year-round. Use sharp aquarium scissors to cut individual leaves cleanly at the base of the petiole. For propagation or size control, cut the rhizome with a sterile blade ensuring at least two to three leaves remain on each piece. Never bury the rhizome — attach it to rock or driftwood.

Rarely; only as individual leaves die or become damaged. Anubias hastifolia is one of the larger Anubias species and needs only minimal pruning. Remove old, yellowing, or damaged leaves at the petiole base as they appear. The substantial rhizome should remain exposed and only be cut when deliberately dividing the plant. No scheduled pruning is required.

Use sharp aquarium scissors to cut individual leaves cleanly at the base of the petiole. For propagation or size control, cut the rhizome with a sterile blade ensuring at least two to three leaves remain on each piece. Never bury the rhizome — attach it to rock or driftwood.