Hemianthus callitrichoides
Alternate Names:
HC Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears
Hemianthus callitrichoides is a great foreground option that can form tidy low growth and add texture, especially when given stable conditions and patience. CO₂ really helps it shine and grow steadily.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Type: Carpeting plant, foreground bush
Size: Max. height of 1cm in high light conditions and up to 5cm in lower light conditions
Position and Usage: Foreground
CO2 Requirements: Recommended
Growth Rate: Medium to very fast
Lighting: 3/5 – 5/5
Water Conditions: Slightly acidic to neutral pH; recommended temperature of 25°C (tolerates 18 - 30°C). Prefers soft water but tolerates all but very hard water
Propagation/Reproduction: Spreads quickly and naturally via runners; cuttings can be re-planted. Special Requirements : Bright light and CO2 recommended for short, carpeting growth but can also be grown in medium lighting without CO2
Detailed Information
Overview
Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears, Dwarf Helzine, HC) sometimes called "Micranthemum callitrichoides" One of the most desirable carpet plants for aquariums, - our HC adapts instantly and grows fast. If you are looking for a carpet plant, you cannot go wrong with this stunning, fast growing groundcover used in some of the most spectacular aquascapes in the world.
HC can also be grown on driftwood to make the ultimate underater bonsai trees and other awesome displays that are limited only by your imagination! HC can also be grown as a bushy foreground plant in lower lighting without CO2.
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