Scientific Name:

Hemianthus callitrichoides

Common Name:

HC Cuba

Type:

Aquatic Plant

Origin:

Cuba

Size:

5cm x 5cm Tissue Culture Cup

Description

Hemianthus callitrichoides, commonly known as HC Cuba, is one of the smallest and most popular aquarium carpeting plants. Its tiny, round leaves form a dense, vibrant green carpet, perfect for creating a lush foreground in aquascapes. HC Cuba is a fast-growing species that thrives in high light and CO2 environments, making it a favorite among aquascapers for nature-style planted tanks.

Key Features

• Compact Growth: Creates a dense, green carpet in the foreground of aquariums.
• Fast Spreader: Under optimal conditions, it spreads quickly and forms a thick mat.
• Popular in Aquascaping: Perfect for nature-style aquascapes due to its small size and bright green leaves.
• Tissue Culture Cup: Delivered in a sterile, pest-free medium for healthy plant growth.

Care Instructions

• Light: Requires high light for optimal growth.
• Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water (2-12 dGH).
• Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 22-28°C (72-82°F).
• CO2: Strongly recommended to achieve fast growth and thick carpeting.
• Planting: Remove from the tissue culture cup, divide into small portions, and plant in nutrient-rich substrate.

Perfect For

• Foreground in aquariums
• High-tech aquariums with CO2 injection
• Aquascaping and nature-style planted tanks
• Fish and shrimp tanks

Shipping Details

Our Hemianthus callitrichoides is shipped in a 5cm x 5cm tissue culture cup to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We take great care in packaging to protect your plant during shipping, ensuring it’s ready to be planted upon arrival.

Why Choose Us?

At The Guppy Garden, we specialize in high-quality aquatic plants, grown in sterile tissue culture conditions to ensure they are free of pests and algae. With our expertise, you can trust that your plants will thrive in their new environment.

Order your Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘HC Cuba’ - Tissue Culture Cup today and create a lush, vibrant carpet in your aquarium!