Leaf size difference between Anubias Nana vs. Petite?

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Kehy

Discussion Starter · Apr 13, 2017

What's considered the dividing point between Nana and petite? I know the Petite is just a smaller version, but I've got some that seems borderline, either that or the Nana I'm comparing it to is tiny :laugh2:

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theDCpump

· #2 · Apr 13, 2017

Kehy said:
What's considered the dividing point between Nana and petite? I know the Petite is just a smaller version, but I've got some that seems borderline, either that or the Nana I'm comparing it to is tiny :laugh2:

A seller here replied to the same question I had.

They stated :
- petite dime size leaf.
- nana quarter size leaf.

Can anyone second that?

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Kehy

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 13, 2017

theDCpump said:
A seller here replied to the same question I had.

They stated :
- petite dime size leaf.
- nana quarter size leaf.

Can anyone second that?

Personally with other Nana's I've had in the past, the leaves were over 1" wide; much larger than a quarter. Mind you I haven't looked for anubias for over a year, but I wouldn't think sizes would change that much. I do have some known Nanas with smaller leaves though

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Seattle_Aquarist

· #4 · Apr 14, 2017

Hi Kehy,

My most mature Anubias barteri nana 'Petite" have leaves where the largest leaves a little smaller than a dime; larger than that and I would say 'Nana' but not 'Petite'.

Young rhizomes of A. b. nana 'Petite' growing emersed

Mature rhizomes (same from same plant) of A.B.N. "Petitie' also grown emersed

Mature rhizomes (from same plant) about the same age as the Mature above, grown submerged

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p0tluck

· #5 · Apr 14, 2017

My new Nana has leaves that are huge, about a half dollar and is just now growing

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theDCpump

· #6 · Apr 14, 2017

This sounds like a perfect place to post nana, petite and other pics of the small "cute" size Anubias.

Should someone start an Official mini-me Anubias thread?
Anything tiny or coin sized belongs.

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Kehy

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 14, 2017

Just for comparison, does anyone have pics of a regular Barteri?

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KayakJimW

· #8 · Apr 14, 2017

I've been seeing stuff about Anubias micro as well

I'd say regular old nana has leaves about the size of a ping pong ball to a golfball. Anubias Barteri (var. Barteri) has longer stems and larger leaves that are less round than its 'nana' variant

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theDCpump

· #9 · Apr 14, 2017

KayakJimW said:
I've been seeing stuff about Anubias micro as well
I'd say regular old nana has leaves about the size of a ping pong ball to a golfball. Anubias Barteri (var. Barteri) has longer stems and larger leaves that are less round than its 'nana' variant

Nice.
I'm diggin' the micro, and I love the idea of slow growing, tough plants.

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Kehy

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 15, 2017

Here's what I'm calling my standard Nana. Large leaves over 1" across. Nice sturdy workhorse of the scape.

Here's the petites. Smaller dime sized leaves. Lovely, fits almost everywhere. Notice the size difference of the leaves, even on the same mature plant.

Is this an anubias bragging thread now? Ok.

Here's my pride and joy; a 3" long Anubias Stardust. Leaf size seems to be in line with a petite, and unusually pale color comes from having been light deprived for some time. Growth seems to be exploding now with better lighting and positioning, very thick and starting to branch.

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theDCpump

· #11 · Apr 15, 2017

Can forum members post a few places that sell micro or petite?
Everyone has a search engine, but if you don't mind, who are the recommended sites etc.?

Some sellers have been quite shy with pics of their product that they are selling.
That final question:
Can these places actually come through with micro or petite when the category is all over the place as for actually purchasing the correct variation desired?
My belief or trust is low at this point.

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Kehy

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 15, 2017

theDCpump said:
Can forum members post a few places that sell micro or petite?
Everyone has a search engine, but if you don't mind, who are the recommended sites etc.?

Some sellers have been quite shy with pics of their product that they are selling.
That final question:
Can these places actually come through with micro or petite when the category is all over the place as for actually purchasing the correct variation desired?
My belief or trust is low at this point.

Personally I'd buy from another hobbiest rather than a retail source. I find it's easier to get more information about how plants are being grown and their growth habits in their particular tanks.

It seems that mature Petites themselves, at least in my tank, usually follow the dime-leaf guideline, even if individual plants have variation. Even smaller plants do seem to at least try for those sizes.

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