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Anubias 'Var King' is an extremely rare, collector-grade variegated Anubias distinguished by its spectacular mixture of green, cream, yellow, and pale marbled foliage. Seldom encountered in the aquarium hobby, this exceptional variety is intended for aquascapers and plant collectors looking for something genuinely unusual.
Each leaf develops its own individual pattern. Some may display dramatic cream or yellow sections, while others develop intricate speckling, streaks, and marbling against deep green foliage. The result is a plant where no two leaves — and no two specimens — look exactly alike.
Combined with the hardy rhizome growth characteristic of Anubias, the extraordinary variegation of 'Var King' makes it an outstanding specimen plant and a true centerpiece for a premium planted aquarium.
The defining feature of 'Var King' is its extraordinary foliage. Rather than producing predictable uniform leaves, the plant can develop irregular combinations of green, cream, pale yellow, and lighter variegated tissue.
Individual leaves may display fine speckling, streaks, marbling, contrasting patches, or large sections of lighter coloration. One leaf may be predominantly green while the next develops substantially more cream or yellow.
This unpredictability is precisely what makes 'Var King' so visually interesting. As the rhizome produces new leaves, each one reveals a new pattern and becomes another unique part of the specimen.
For collectors of unusual Anubias, 'Var King' occupies a very different position from commonly available varieties. Its combination of extreme rarity, slow growth, and unpredictable variegation makes each established specimen something that develops its own individual character over time.
Rather than using it as general filler vegetation, we recommend treating 'Var King' as a specimen plant. A carefully chosen location allows the variegated foliage to become an intentional focal point within the aquascape.
Availability of this variety may be limited, and restocks should not be assumed to occur as regularly as standard Anubias varieties.
Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
Lighting: Low to Medium
CO₂: Not Required / Beneficial
Growth Rate: Slow
Placement: Foreground to Midground / Hardscape
Plant Type: Rhizome Plant
Availability: Extremely Rare / Limited
Anubias 'Var King' retains the relatively undemanding growth characteristics associated with Anubias, but its slow development means patience is rewarded. Stable aquarium conditions, consistent nutrient availability, and sensible lighting will help maintain healthy growth.
Extremely intense lighting is generally unnecessary. Because Anubias grows slowly, its leaves remain exposed for long periods and may accumulate algae when subjected to excessive light. Moderate lighting provides a good balance between displaying the variegation and maintaining manageable conditions.
Injected CO₂ is not essential, although supplemental CO₂ and consistent fertilization can support stronger growth and development.
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Anubias 'Var King' |
| Type | Variegated Anubias |
| Rarity | Extremely Rare / Collector Variety |
| Difficulty | Easy to Intermediate |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Lighting | Low to Medium |
| CO₂ | Not Required; Beneficial |
| Placement | Foreground to Midground / Hardscape |
| Plant Type | Rhizome Plant |
| Foliage | Green / Cream / Yellow Variegated |
| Variegation | Highly Variable – Every Plant Is Unique |
| Best Attached To | Stone / Driftwood |
Anubias grows from a thick horizontal structure called a rhizome. The rhizome should remain exposed to the aquarium water and should never be completely buried beneath the substrate.
For the best presentation, attach 'Var King' to a prominent piece of stone or driftwood. The rhizome can be gently secured using aquarium-safe plant glue, thread, or fishing line until the roots naturally establish themselves around the hardscape.
If positioned along the substrate, the roots can extend into the substrate while the rhizome itself remains exposed above the surface.
A plant this unusual deserves deliberate placement. 'Var King' is best positioned as a focal specimen rather than hidden within a large group of plants.
Dark stone, driftwood, and deep green foliage provide an excellent background for its cream and yellow variegation. Pairing it with conventional green Anubias, Bucephalandra, Microsorum, mosses, or darker hardscape can make the contrasting leaves appear even more dramatic.
In a larger aquascape, a single specimen can provide a small but powerful focal point. Multiple plants can be used to repeat the unusual coloration through the layout, although the naturally different variegation of each specimen will prevent the arrangement from appearing overly uniform.
Add one of the hobby's most unusual variegated Anubias varieties to your collection with Anubias 'Var King' — available in extremely limited quantities in Canada at Aquascaperoom.
