The Simple Way to Propagate Anubias Aquarium Plants! (Plus a Special Bonus!) 🌱✨

Hi! I've received a lot of requests for a propagation video so here's the first! Just a simple guide for dividing and propagating anubias 😃
If you want to learn more about anubias check out these videos!
How to Attach Anubias: • How to Attach Anubias ...
Anubias vs Crypts: • Beginner Aquarium Plan...
If you want more unique ideas check out my Instagram: @thesmallscape
If you want to see some of my more traditional aquascapes check out Aquascapes by Joanna at Prime Time Aquatics: / @primetimeaquatics
As always, thank you for stopping by!
Joanna :-)
#aquariumplants #anubias #plantedtank

[@thesmallscape]

If you want to learn more about anubias check out these videos! How to Attach Anubias: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4nMhqdso7VlhtU Anubias vs Crypts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gprchaywqtuobKM If you want more unique ideas check out my Instagram: @thesmallscape If you want to see some of my more traditional aquascapes check out Aquascapes by Joanna at Prime Time Aquatics: kzbin.info/door/YVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTA

[@teddnaing6851]

Hi Joanna, how's that super small anubias after 2 years? I recently bought "anubias bonsai" that is small like that. So, I would like to know if it grows any bigger as the plant mature or if it stays as small. Thanks!

[@Dr_DoomJazz]

Thank you a bunch, been struggling with my plants in my tank and this helps a lot

[@dastarddizaster]

"No, not me!" LOL Never expected to hear that. I almost spat out my sip of coffee!!!

[@thesmallscape]

Hahahaaaa!!! 😂😂😂 I mean..um...🤭

[@Murray2015]

This was very informative. It's hard to find aquatic plant tutorials. The plant voice-overs were soo cute! I just recently obtained my Beginner Horticulturalist Certificate from my local fish club. I've recently "aquascaped" some 10, 15 and 20 longs, each one just for a betta along with some nano fish...so much fun! Keep up the great work! 👍

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you Jaime! It’s a fun hobby for sure! ☺️

[@aquariumanalytic754]

I love the anubias voiceover so cute!

[@thesmallscape]

🤦🏻‍♀️😆

[@Sourpatch53197]

Same!!!! 💜💜💜

[@kerrypitt9789]

I used to work at a commercial Greenhouse many years ago. It was hydroponic. Propagation of aquatic plants is very similar to tropical greenhouse plants. Thanks for the lesson on this one in particular!

[@wendihamlett105]

Very nice. Love the voice work and Hunger Games nod. 🤣

[@thesmallscape]

Hi Wendi ! That’s called late night editing by Jason! 🤦🏻‍♀️😆

[@limelightaquatics]

I love the little anubias voice! Haha so cute!

[@stiaininbeglan3844]

Thank you. I was a little afraid to chop up my beautiful anubius. She was getting long, so I took one end off and replanted, and a while later she was getting long again, so I took off more from that same end and replanted it. You've given me the confidence to make lots of divisions!

[@markvonwisco7369]

I'd be interested to see what the pieces look like in a couple of months from now...

[@valiaudet3415]

I doubt it will grow much in a couple of months. Anubius is slow growing

[@CarolynnMc01]

We love it when our plants talk with us! 😂🍀

[@thesmallscape]

Don’t we though! (I do not agree with Jason’s idea of my micro’s voice though)

[@CarolynnMc01]

@@thesmallscape "giggle"

[@davidjimenez9420]

@@thesmallscape Forget Jason keep up your creativity, it's what makes people special and unique. 💪✌

[@angiemoore1741]

Great information. This will save money when starting new tanks. Love the hilarious voice overs! Thanks for your wonderful channel

[@thesmallscape]

Aww- thanks, Angie!! Love money savers. ☺️☺️☺️

[@MridulSinghMusic]

love the sound effects, and the information! And that truly is the smallest anubias I have seen! Jealous!

[@thesmallscape]

Lol - right?! micro teensie tiny!!

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Same😁💚🌿

[@sewo87]

Lol love the Humor. Great video. Thanks for teaching me.

[@msbranen6261]

I watched this a yr ago and then last night for refresher. Your little anubias voice still had me cracking up!😂

[@thesmallscape]

Haha! I’m so glad to hear it ☺️🌿

[@betsyjackson-wright9005]

I came across this video while drinking my early morning coffee. OMGoodness, what a great way to start my day. These voiceovers 😂😂😂 But thanks for showing how to do this. Just purchased some wood and stone for my tank at the C.A.F.E (Columbus Area Fish Enthusiast) swap show. Ready to add some plants like you use! Great info!! Thank you, seriously!

[@thesmallscape]

Oh haha, Betsey! How fun, glad you enjoyed and I’m hoping the tips serve you well! That swap sounds like a whole lot of fun! 🌱☺️🌿

[@victoriarobertson266]

This was the exact video I was hoping to find. I just bought my first! I'm already a little experienced in propagating "land plants," so I'm glad to know I can do the same with this little guy!

[@sarahwoodring5587]

I learned AND laughed a lot with this video!

[@thesmallscape]

That’s great to hear 😊🤦🏻‍♀️😆 LoL!

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

This was absolutely one of the best videos I've ever seen as far as a tutorial and entertainment on a subject I truly love! I don't know why I didn't leave a comment!! You are creative genius 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍❤️🌿🙏

[@thesmallscape]

Hi! Omg, glad you liked it. Don’t know what I’d do without Jason’s editing! Lol!!

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

@@thesmallscape Brilliant ♥️👍🤗

[@cherylbelott]

Great info Joanna! I didn’t know about notching the plant 🌱 ...and that voice!! 🤣 ...the nana petite was so cute and amazingly tiny! How fun to see 😊

[@thesmallscape]

Oh good, glad I could share it! And the wee tiny Anubias - uhhh - so cutie!! ☺️☺️ Enjoy the rest of your week!

[@danieljones2183]

Very thorough instructions. I really appreciate the details you give and the simple way you explain things. I'm off to start propagating my anubias.

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you, Daniel! That makes my day! Good luck creating an army!!

[@Fish_Nexus]

Loved the plant talking voice over 😂

[@markangelovasquez2860]

Omg this thing 100% works even i mistakenly cut the stem with only two leaves they still live now i got plenty of anubias now i wont buy anubias in store thankyou so much for the information i wish i known sooner ♥️♥️♥️

[@thesmallscape]

Isn’t it just THE greatest! Just another reason that Anubias 🎸 🔥!!

[@rachellekammerman7044]

Thanks for the water garden lesson, very helpful. I love watching your channel, SO MUCH FUN!

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you, Rachelle. ☺️☺️

[@laszloszocs7477]

i actually didnt know the notch technique so thx for that and for te funny light hearted tone of the video also Jason did a nice voice acting :D

[@thesmallscape]

It’s a fun trick with the rhizome! I never know what Jason has up his sleeve. 😆

[@lynnbonica4342]

That vid was adorable. I knew a couple of the ways to propagate the anubius, but cutting ends to cause new growth and the cutting nitches was news to me. Thanks for the new ways! How'd you get such a tiny anubius? It was so cute!

[@thesmallscape]

Oh yay - glad to hear it! I found it when it was even smaller!! I thought it was a single duckweed originally🤩 I tend to divide off tiny shoots and they just get smaller and smaller. 😂

[@giawilcox445]

I absolutely love your sense of humor. Almost spit my coffee. Thanks for sharing so many wonderful videos. ❤️ I already love Prime Time Aquatics but you [by yourself] are so much fun to watch and learn!!!

[@jeannetteedelstein8789]

I’m new to the plant life and this was super helpful. The voiceover was the reason behind my instant subscription lol.

[@johnnyl1951]

Thank you so much. This was very helpful. I learned a lot!

[@thesmallscape]

I’m so happy - thank you John!!

[@InTheEndTruthWillOut]

Wow too funny and so interesting ! Maybe you can have an interview with one. Could you do updates on those notch cuts ??

[@thesmallscape]

😂😂 YES! An interview with an Anubias. 😂 Lol! And I sure will give updates on those cuts ☺️🌱👌

[@pandora881]

Super-helpful, thank you!

[@cavzzila5805]

Ha ha! love the video thanks for the info very informative keep the videos coming!

[@thesmallscape]

Aww, thank you so much! ☺️

[@Lisa.Sparkman]

You and your friends put on a great video! I subscribed!

[@thesmallscape]

Lol! Thanks so much!! 😃😃😃

[@lextercatamio986]

Wow Nice Video thank you from the bottom of my heart from the Philippines ☺️♥️

[@stephanieroussel3087]

Learned a few things, thanks, and I literally have a similar case of mini but in Java fern 😄. You’re fun to watch ! Keep up the good work 👍

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you, Stephanie! A teensie java fern?! Awww!!!! 🤩

[@user-df5hy8ix8k]

You are one of my favorite people to learn from with aquarium plants!

[@thesmallscape]

That’s so nice of you to say! Thank you 😊

[@yorkaquariums1840]

Subscribed! Really good video and pretty funny too lol. Keep it up!

[@thesmallscape]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@nita_Entertains]

Lol love it 😀

[@asifali007]

thanks. really helpful for newbies

[@peacefish4422]

Love the sound effects and thanks for the how-to. Off to chop my big guy into 'triplets'.

[@ronnie4737]

This is my favorite aquatic channel going forward....quite innovative and of course rich!! :-x

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you, Ronnie! Such a nice thing to say!! ☺️

[@fishdaddy]

Awesome video again. Splendid methods.

[@davefromiowa3843]

love your videos , very helpful, keep up the videos

[@thesmallscape]

Thanks Dave! I appreciate it ☺️☺️

[@sandraztavarez3525]

Loving the Anubias cartoon talking voice 😂😂😂 ❤

[@thesmallscape]

lol 😂 good to hear!

[@jamesparadigm]

There are so many wonderful things I enjoyed about this video. Anubias is quite a character! Notching; a technique I've heard of somewhere before, but never seen in practice, thank you!! I made a terrarium with some aquatic plants/mosses (and a few tiny terrestrials), I thought I had a really tiny Anubias.... That is ADORABLY MINIATURE. 😊💚💚💚

[@thesmallscape]

So glad to hear, James! Did you make a terrarium?! It sounds cute, so much fun!! I will be sad when this guy grows up. ☹️😆

[@simonpidgeon949]

Great video thank you 💯👍👍

[@conniepeterson3004]

Perfect timing for me! I have several year old petite that are getting quite long! Thank you

[@thesmallscape]

Oh yay!!! Thanks for letting me know ☺️

[@4wrights07041]

thanks for the info and close up shots. that helps a lot.

[@jamesgreen9372]

A wonderful topic and video. I will definitely try this in the future. You are definitely a great botanical surgeon. Thanks again, Jim

[@thesmallscape]

Ooh - I like that title! 😊

[@quandaledingle83]

I’m honestly glad I can divide them I have 3 very large Anubias and I wanted to trim them but I wasn’t sure if I could keep them and regrow or if I’d have to throw it out and I’m about to build my anubias army

[@robdean1229]

Awesome!!

[@1.8millionvolts87]

This vid is cute and very informative, Thanks you so much!!

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you! And love your name ! 🙌👌

[@jacksonjoey5648]

Great video....good info...loved it...liked and subscribed👍👍🐟🐠🌿

[@thesmallscape]

Yay! Yay!! Yahoo! Sweet!! aaannd Thank you!!! ☺️☺️☺️

[@ScruffyCityAquatics]

One of my favorite plants. I have propagated to five good pieces and plan on splitting them more when I change my aquascape.

[@nicoletiana]

i just planted this in my nano tank and it's so cuteeee!!!!!

[@a1garden176]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aliceb8865]

Very helpful thanks for the video, would love to see this with other plants to 👍

[@thesmallscape]

Absolutely! ☺️

[@amandajoanbaker]

Thanks for this video! A suggestion for your next live stream: switch spots with Jeremy, on my phone when I flip it so it’s fullscreen and have the live chat on, the chat is on top of you as it’s always on the left side. Using an iPhone.

[@thesmallscape]

Oh, switch sides with Jason - I’d love to but all the tech stuff that he works is on the left side. 😊

[@amandajoanbaker]

@@thesmallscape sorry JASON!! :)

[@thesmallscape]

Omg - no worries!! We really do answer to anything starting with a J 😂😂

[@josephposada1830]

Thank you sweet angel. I learned a lot from this video. Anubias petit Nana are one of my favorite epiphytes

[@farmert9679]

Short and to the point. Excellent propagation video.

[@thesmallscape]

☺️ Thought it would turn out shorter but...

[@farmert9679]

@@thesmallscape I thought it was good and a lot of thought went into it.

[@-shmoopie-]

that tiny anubias 😍😍😍

[@thesmallscape]

Right?! Soooo teensie - one of my favorite “plant pets” lol! ☺️

[@MegaMaddydog]

Awesome. I would like to use live plants but I’m not sure if I’m able enough to keep them alive. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing Joanna.

[@thesmallscape]

I think you can do it Bonnie. The great thing is with Anubias, all you need is some water and some light mine do great just floating in a jar in the window sill. I change the water every couple weeks. ☺️

[@dpowers2005]

Beautiful nano corner 😍

[@thesmallscape]

Thanks, Dani!☺️

[@mammawombwomb]

What kind of substrate sand are you using in the tank, where you have a red pleco, that shows in the video?

[@janicelange8987]

Happy Wednesday, you are too funny. Great video. Love from Wisconsin.

[@thesmallscape]

Hi! Thanks!! Happy Wednesday!! 😋

[@Arlcuts]

I have a 125 gallon with only Anubias in it with guppies. Life got in the way and I neglected it for a time and got this blackish green furry algae stuck to the leaves. The tank is deep and the plants are very securely attached to the rocks. I want to get that out of my sight but cannot get it off the leaves. My question is if I cut a leaf will it come back? And should I trim leaf at end of stalk ? Or at the rhizome? Thanks for content. I think small is better if done properly.

[@untitledideas3346]

this channel better than prime time aquatics

[@denisesomewherearoundhere1798]

The garden iris has the same sort of rhizome system, which is where it stores its nutrients. And just like Anubis it doesn’t like the rhizome buried. Dampness from any covering like leaf mold will cause the rhizome to rot and do it in.

[@thesmallscape]

No kidding? I didn’t know that, I appreciate the comment as I do love gardening too! ☺️

[@77slate]

Brilliant

[@Coyo-Tea]

I just got my first Anubias Nano Petit because of you. I already had a big one and loved that so thought I would try the nana petit as you like it so much. I totally get why you do, it’s gorgeous and dinky, I am a convert now 👍🏻👍🏻

[@thesmallscape]

Yahoooo!!!! “Gorgeous and dinky” I adore that! 👏👏 I hope you enjoy the little dude ☺️

[@Coyo-Tea]

I also have a nano tank on order now also because of you lol. I love your videos and am learning so much from you so thank you for inspiring me so much ♥️

[@twunderaquatics1770]

I have a big mound of anubious petite that I need to split. This video came just in time. Thanks!!!

[@thesmallscape]

Sweet! Especially useful when it starts growing in a ball-like-thing. 😆

[@choelechannel9851]

Enjoy sharing nice videoand keep safe

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you, you as well!

[@polly7574]

I like you! Love it! First time seen you Amazing!❤ thank you for the video!

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

When you cut them did you just float them or do they have to be attached

[@thesmallscape]

They will survive and grow both ways but I attach. When you float them, the stems will grow all wonky. ☺️

[@BeeKayCee911]

Thank Youuuuuu👍⚘

[@louismessina5337]

I think I know who your Anubis voice volunteer was lol

[@DavinderSingh-wv7eh]

Hi small Scape It's the procedure exactly the same with bucephalandra? I'm looking to encourage bushy propagation of both species.

[@thesmallscape]

Similar, yes ☺️

[@eileenbowers6750]

Hi luv! I bought a small anubias for one of my betta tanks cause the nitrates kept spiking even with water changes and BB. Ever since I added a mystery snail. Question my tank only has three sets of three LEDs (topfin triscape). Is it ok?

[@thesmallscape]

Hi! Should be ok, luckily Anubias is slow to grow and slow to die so you should see signs in enough time to make a switch. ☺️

[@cathrynlisa]

I love this video! Do you have one for how to grow the cuttings on purely to keep making more plants rather than to use right away? Hope that made sense, I'm new to all this.

[@BlueRidgeBreeders]

please more videos, this is amazing

[@thesmallscape]

Thank you for watching, Sonia! Yay for plants!🌱😊🌿

[@vickiblackmore87]

Can you put little notches in java furns too for same effect?

[@schauman1]

Thank you I had no idea how to separate them!

[@disabled_llc]

I have a tank with tiger barbs in it. What do you recommend? ❤️

[@catfishcave379]

You just raised the bar so high for aquarium videos (Aquatasy-rescape of that 20g yet...) - I’m looking forward to meeting more plants. That nick to create a root - nice trick!

[@Between_the_numbers]

What shelves did you use ?

[@LeahhJett]

Thanks Joanna! I’ve been wondering what to do with my growing anubias! I’ve just been cutting pieces off the main piece... now I’ll start some serious root trimming! The roots are as tall as the tanks 🤣

[@thesmallscape]

Oh great! Yes, those roots can get lonngggg!!

[@gilrosario7224]

Great video

[@thesmallscape]

☺️

[@faedoyle4147]

Lol I love you ❤️😘💕 so funny

[@newtguy]

My dwarf Anubias isn’t looking so great. The only plant that seems to have a problem. Do they melt like other plants can? Are they grown out of water before they are sold? I have it glued to drift wood by the rhizome.

[@fluffytail6355]

Thank you son much for posting this. My Anubias are doing so well in my tank and I want more but don’t want to buy them (aquarium plant prices are ridiculous Post-COVID) so this is very helpful and I can now grow more of my own ❤

[@christinaalphabet]

I just propagated some of my plants for a new tank this week. I cut up my anubias nana petite and found a cute little teeny tiny plant growing on one end of the rhizome the same size as your little mini. I have a large nana with a bare part of the rhizome, and was literally just wondering if I should cut that part off. Thanks for posting.

[@thesmallscape]

Woohoo!! Isn’t that just THE best!!?

[@christinaalphabet]

@@thesmallscape I’m a sucker for miniatures.

[@fredfernandez1194]

Good day miss. does anubias need co2? can i grow them without?

[@m.d.bishop1244]

Thank you.

[@nvcken]

Hi, thanks for your useful guide, can I ask how to know where we can cut a notch that they can heal and grow from there ?

[@thesmallscape]

Pretty much anywhere along the rhizome has worked great for me. ☺️

[@nvcken]

@@thesmallscape hi, btw how deep for the cut ?

[@carlyholmes3604]

i have a massive anubis with 3 rizones can i just split them apart them cut

[@lisak3931]

Question: the roots of my anubius are no longer bright colored, but have darkened. The rhizomes are not squishy and are not brown, but a dark green. I do not see blotches or translucency. Is this normal?

[@HalfManHalfCichlid]

I love my anubias. I do lose many leaves to black beard algae. I have learned how to remove the plants and spray for 60 seconds with Seachem excel to kill it. However I do think this procedure is less than healthy for the plants. Any tips to keep BBA off my anubias?

[@thesmallscape]

Hi! Oops, didn’t see this comment. Either that or you could try hydrogen peroxide? I’ve heard that can work, maybe take a look-see into that?! ☺️

[@DocDurr]

I've always amended my garden soil, until I moved to the desert, and I was wondering about aquatic soil amendment. I've watched aquascapers break open root tab capsules instead of burying them in the substrate. Is there a product that goes into the root tab capsules? Follow up questions: What is the effect of ground tourmaline on a planted tank? Is the addition of the bacter ae a soil amendment on the bacterial level or is it a way of starting the biological cycle? Happy Tuesday!

[@thesmallscape]

Hey Doc, we actually just put the whole root tab in the sand - it’s filled with Osmocote Plus. I’m not familiar with the ground tourmaline ...

[@rn6500]

Good Afther noon I have 3 gallon and 2 gallon on 3 gallons got 2 tigar barb and 2 gallons have fight fish. I would like to put some live plants on both I have driftwood and rock with 2 25lbs of Brightwell Aquatics FlorinVolcanit Rio Escuro-XF - Extra Fine Black Volcanic Ash Substrate for Freshwater Shrimp and Brightwell Aquatics FlorinVolcanit Rio Café-XF - Extra Fine Brown Volcanic Ash Substrate for Freshwater Shrimp, 25 lb. I would like to know if possible to but these on 2 gallon and 3 gallon with live plants. Which plants I should I go put in: Driftwood and Rock with these substrate.

[@darrylmoore5847]

Great video as always. The anubias voice was funny.

[@thesmallscape]

That’s Jason for you. 🤦🏻‍♀️😆

[@joewwilliams]

"you don't get that on every channel" you can say that again!

[@thesmallscape]

☺️