Horizon Labs Micranthemum calitrichoides Cuba 'In Vitro'
Horizon Labs Micranthemum calitrichoides Cuba 'In Vitro'
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Horizon Labs Micranthemum calitrichoides Cuba 'In Vitro'
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Product Description
Product Description
Hemianthus callitrichoides “Cuba” – Premium Carpet Plant
Common Name: HC “Cuba”
Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides
Family: Linderniaceae
Origin: Cuba
Type: Foreground carpeting plant
Appearance:
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One of the smallest-leaf aquarium plants
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Tiny, round, bright green leaves
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Forms an extremely dense, low carpet
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Signature “pearling” under strong light and CO₂
Care Requirements:
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Light: High (essential for compact growth)
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CO₂: Strongly recommended for success
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Water: Soft to medium hardness, pH 5.5–7.0
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Growth Rate: Medium
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Placement: Foreground
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Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Special Features:
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Creates iconic, ultra-fine Iwagumi carpets
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Excellent for advanced aquascapes
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Great for nano tanks due to small leaf size
Tips for Best Growth:
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Plant small portions spaced out for even spreading
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Provide high CO₂ and stable parameters to prevent melting
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Trim regularly to maintain low, dense carpeting
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Works best in nutrient-rich substrate
Perfect For:
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Iwagumi foregrounds
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High-tech planted tanks
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Aquascapers seeking a “lawn-like” carpet
