Are Anubias Snow White a waste of time and money

[papa_c]

It seems that everytime somebody mentions Anubias Snow White it is because it is melting. I can't recall anybody being able to grow this, even some of the members that I would regards as semi pro's have no positive results.

What are your thoughts on the plant?

 

[Nuno Gomes]

I got mine a week ago and I'll let you know how it goes 😀

 

[Nigel95]

Mine isn't melting some new leaves are popping up but it's a bit hard to build up volume for me personally. Older leaves sometimes struggle and need a cut.

 

[Andy Pierce]

I'm also giving it a try: Snow on the mountain, Fireplace aquarium
If that doesn't work I might just go with anubias nana mini instead.

 

[Andy Pierce]

Five week update: no melting, but no obvious growth either: Snow on the mountain – not melted yet, Fireplace aquarium
I'm hoping that at some point these will decide they've found their happy place and will take off a bit. Anyone else able to post a follow-up?

 

[Andy Pierce]

Ten week update: forget it. No chance of success with this plant; see the sad story with pictures described here:

Anubias nana 'Snow White' doesn't grow | Fireplace aquarium

Anubias nana 'Snow White' looks so great in a tissue culture cup, but just doesn't have what it takes to survive in real-world conditions.

niade.com

I'm going to give Bucephalandra caterina a try instead. Life is tough enough for plants underwater even if they have chlorophyll. 😉