Product Description

HC Cuba (Hemianthus callitrichoides) is one of the smallest and most popular aquarium plants in the aquascaping hobby. Known for its tiny, bright green leaves and creeping growth habit, HC Cuba is an excellent choice for creating a beautiful, dense green carpet across the foreground of a planted aquarium.

Originally discovered in Cuba, near Havana, this delicate aquatic plant grows in compact tufts and gradually spreads across the substrate under suitable growing conditions. When planted a few centimetres apart, HC Cuba can develop into a lush, cushion-like carpet that adds a natural and vibrant appearance to both nano aquariums and larger aquascapes.

HC Cuba is especially popular among aquascapers who want to create detailed underwater landscapes, nature-style aquariums, and professional aquascaping layouts. Its tiny, round to oval-shaped leaves create a fine-textured appearance that complements rocks, driftwood, and other aquatic plants.

For the best growth, provide suitable lighting, a nutrient-rich aquarium substrate, and a stable environment. CO₂ supplementation can help encourage faster, denser growth and improve carpet formation.

If you are looking for a compact foreground plant to create a lush green aquarium carpet, HC Cuba is an excellent option for your planted tank.

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Plant Specifications

• Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides
• Common Name: HC Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears
• Family: Linderniaceae
• Origin: Cuba, near Havana
• Plant Type: Foreground carpeting plant
• Growth Habit: Creeping and carpet-forming
• Approximate Height: 1–2 inches
• Suitable pH: 5.0–7.0
• Temperature Range: 18–28°C
• Lighting: Medium to high light recommended
• CO₂: Recommended for compact, healthy growth
• Placement: Foreground of planted aquariums

Growing Tips

1. Planting: Divide the plant into small portions and plant them a few centimetres apart in suitable aquarium substrate.
2. Lighting: Provide adequate lighting to encourage compact growth and spreading.
3. Substrate: Use nutrient-rich aquarium soil to support healthy root development.
4. CO₂ supplementation: Adding CO₂ can promote faster growth and a thicker carpet.
5. Maintenance: Trim overgrown sections when necessary to maintain a neat, dense foreground.

Note: Growth rate and carpet density depend on lighting, nutrients, CO₂ availability, and overall aquarium conditions.

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