UNS Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' in-Vitro

UNS Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' – Tissue Culture

UNS Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba', commonly known as HC Cuba or Dwarf Baby Tears, is one of the smallest and most popular carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby. Featuring tiny, vibrant green leaves and a low-growing, creeping habit, this plant creates a beautifully dense, lush carpet across the foreground of freshwater aquariums.

Perfect for Iwagumi and nature-style aquascapes, HC Cuba provides a fine, delicate texture that enhances the natural appearance of any planted aquarium.

For optimal growth, HC Cuba requires strong lighting, consistent CO₂ injection, and adequate nutrients. Under suitable conditions, it spreads horizontally across the substrate, gradually forming a thick green carpet. Regular trimming helps maintain compact, healthy growth.

Grown using sterile tissue culture techniques, UNS HC Cuba is supplied free from snails, algae, and unwanted pests, making it an excellent choice for establishing a clean, healthy aquascape.

Plant Care Information:

• Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' (also classified as Micranthemum callitrichoides)

• Common Name: HC Cuba / Dwarf Baby Tears

• Placement: Foreground / Carpeting

• Lighting: High

• CO₂: Highly Recommended

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced

• Temperature: 20–26°C

• Height: Approximately 3–5 cm

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich aquasoil recommended

Planting Instructions:

Remove the plant from its tissue culture container and gently rinse away all nutrient gel. Carefully divide it into small portions and plant them approximately 2–3 cm apart using aquascaping tweezers.

Ensure the delicate roots are securely positioned in the substrate. With sufficient lighting, CO₂, and nutrients, the individual portions will gradually spread to form a dense, bright green carpet.

The dry start method can also be used to encourage stronger root development before filling the aquarium.

Perfect for: Iwagumi aquascapes, nature-style planted aquariums, nano tanks, and detailed foreground carpeting.

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