Hemianthus Callitrichoides ‘Cuba'

$10.99 USD ~~$12.99 USD~~

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Hemianthus Callitrichoides, sometimes referred to as dwarf baby tears, HC Cuba or simply HC, is the smallest carpeting plant in the planted tank hobby. Offering some of the tiniest leaves in the hobby, HC is both capable and responsible for creating lush foregrounds seen in many famous aquascapes utilizing Iwagumi style layouts. This plant requires much patience as its root system is miniature and takes a considerable amount of time to anchor into the substrate. The dry start method is sometimes recommended to combat this as it will allow the plant to root, reducing the hassle that comes with floating plants in a freshly filled aquarium. If successful, patience and care will reward generously.

Although some have had success growing HC in smaller tanks using liquid carbon, this species requires CO2 injection to truly thrive. It can be quite difficult to grow lush without it. For long term thick carpets, CO2 and consistent fertilization is recommended to maintain a nice foreground.

Below is an Ultum Nature Systems 45U 9 gallon tank featuring Hemianthus Callitrichoides in the foreground:

Hemianthus Callitrichoides HC Cuba Foreground Carpet Aquarium Plant


Common Name	HC / Dwarf Baby Tears
Care	Moderate to Difficult
Lighting	Medium to High
CO2	Required
Suggested Placement	Foreground
Propagation	Trim and plant runners
Growth Rate	Moderate to Fast
Height	1-2”

Overall rating: 4.725 / 5 from 40 reviews.

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This one has stayed rooted,

"This one has stayed rooted, but it hasn’t grown at all. In fact, I feel like there’s less than I began with. Again, I don’t entirely know what I’m doing."

— Sydnee J. (4/5)

"Horrible they are wilted so i tried saving them by placing them inside my tank and found that the are infested with snails…. I did not want snails in my tank!"

— Pieter (1/5)

"Loved it!"

— Benyamin (5/5)

Awesome buy

"They grow like crazy with the right environment!"

— Shirley Z. (5/5)

"Growing in very nice, they didnt go throw a melt period like i expected!"

— Gracelyn (5/5)

Beautiful plant

"Arrived in perfect condition good looking plant I’ll try my luck with it and see if I can make it grow."

— Alan F. (5/5)

Very good

"Very good"

— Halah A. (5/5)

Great shipping speed

"Plants are thriving. Shipment came fast. No complaints."

— Kenneth A. (5/5)

Plants arrive healthy doing well

"Plants arrive healthy doing well in my small tank can’t wait to to put fish in it thanks glass aqua 🤙🏾"

— Kenneth D. (5/5)

"Came in quick and healthy!"

— Taya (5/5)

Q&A

What temperature range does this plant flourish?: We would suggest between 68 - 78 degrees. This plant isn't too picky.

Shipping
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