Hemianthus Callitrichoides - HC Cuba

Hemianthus Callitrichoides ‘Cuba' - Glass Aqua

$10.99 ~~$12.99~~

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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

Plant Care Snapshot

Care level Intermediate to Advanced

Lighting Medium to High

CO2 Required

Growth rate Moderate

Planting tip ·

Use high quality soil and liquid fertilizer for optimal plant growth and coloration

In your aquascape

Placement Foreground

Height / size 1-2"

Propagation Trip & Replant Runners

Also known as HC, HC Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears · Plant type Carpet

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.

Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.

With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.

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Hemianthus Callitrichoides ‘Cuba' $10.99

Overall rating: 4.7380953 / 5 from 42 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba', also known as dwarf baby tears, is a small carpeting plant ideal for creating lush foregrounds in aquascapes. It requires moderate to difficult care, medium to high lighting, and CO2 injection for optimal growth. Successful cultivation rewards with a beautiful, healthy plant.

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Packaging (11%): Customers raved about the came, stating that it came very well packaged and very quick.
Plant Quality (58%): A substantial number of customers loved the plants, describing them as beautiful, healthy, and well-packaged.

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Review highlights

"Came very well packaged and very quick, all plants came alive and healthy." — kellie p.
"Very healthy plant im satisfied high recommend this webside im having plan second tank would buy again thanh you" — Trung H.
"Cuba came really healthy was very pleased with this arrival." — Justin C.

Reviews

Excellent

"Plants were excellent. Would not hesitate to order again. Day 1 vs day 10."

— John E. (5/5)

Great quality and portions!

"Love this plant and it arrived perfectly healthy!"

— Wyatt B. (5/5)

Cuba

"Came very well packaged and very quick, all plants came alive and healthy. A few bladder snails did hitch a ride but that was t a big problem for me."

— kellie p. (5/5)

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)

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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Returns
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Refunds
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