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Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides) - Aquarium Carpet Plant

🌿 Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides / Micranthemum callitrichoides ‘

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🌿 Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides / Micranthemum callitrichoides ‘Cuba’)

Freshwater Aquarium PlantCarpeting PlantForeground PlantUltra-Fine Aquascape Plant

 

📋 Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides / Micranthemum callitrichoides ‘Cuba’) is one of the most sought-after carpeting plants in aquascaping, known for its Tiny Bright Green Leaves and dense, lush growth.
Often referred to as HC Cuba, this plant forms a tight carpet across the substrate, creating a vibrant “green lawn” effect.
It thrives in high-tech aquariums with strong lighting and CO2, where it spreads quickly and evenly.
With proper care, it becomes a stunning Ultra-Dense Carpet Plant ideal for professional aquascapes and competition layouts.

 

💡 Highlights

🌱 Dense Carpet Growth: Forms a lush green mat
💚 Tiny Leaves: Ultra-fine texture for detailed layouts
📏 Low-Growing Plant: Perfect foreground coverage
Premium Aquascape Plant: Widely used in show tanks
💡 High Impact Visual: Creates a vibrant green lawn

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🧾 A Quick Look at Dwarf Baby Tears

 

📛 Common Name: Dwarf Baby Tears (HC Cuba)
🔬 Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides / Micranthemum callitrichoides ‘Cuba’
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Plantaginaceae
🌍 Origin: Cuba
📏 Max Size: 2–5 cm (≈ 0.8–2″)
💧 pH Range: 5.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–26 °C (≈ 68–79 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Advanced
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
💡 Lighting Needs: High
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No (Strongly recommended for carpeting)
🏠 Placement: Foreground • Carpet
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted / T/C Cup: ✅ Yes
Lifespan: Long-lived with trimming
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate to high
🐣 Propagation: Runners • Division

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