Create a stunning, lush green carpet with Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ (HC Cuba)one of the most iconic and sought-after carpeting plants in aquascaping. Known for its tiny leaves and dense growth, it forms a vibrant, professional-grade foreground that turns any tank into a showpiece.

Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.

• Ultra-fine carpet – one of the smallest leaf aquarium plants
• Creates a dense, professional aquascape look
• Tissue culture grown – no snails, algae, or pests
• Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free
• High-demand plant for premium setups

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Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides
• Common Name: HC Cuba / Dwarf Baby Tears
• Placement: Foreground / Carpet
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast (under ideal conditions)
• Lighting: High
• CO₂: Required
• Nutrients: High demand

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Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)

HC Cuba is famous for its:

• Tiny, bright green leaves
• Extremely dense, low-growing carpet
• Horizontal spreading via runners

 This is the gold standard for high-end carpet aquascapes.

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How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)

1. Remove plant from cup
2. Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
3. Divide into very small portions (10–20+ pieces)
4. Plant each piece 1–2 cm apart into substrate

Pro Tip: Smaller portions = faster, more even carpet spread.

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Care Notes (Important)

• Requires strong lighting and stable CO₂
• Sensitive to fluctuations—best in established tanks
• May melt initially during transition
• Needs nutrient-rich substrate for best results

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What You Get

• 1 sealed cup of HC Cuba Tissue Culture
• Multiple plant portions ready to plant and spread

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Perfect For:

• High-tech planted aquariums
• Iwagumi layouts
• Competition aquascaping
• Experienced hobbyists

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Pro Aquascaper Tip

For a lush, carpeted lawn effect:

• Use high PAR lighting
• Maintain consistent CO₂ levels
• Dose nutrients regularly
• Trim often to keep low and dense

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