Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’

Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ – The Ultimate Dwarf Baby Tears Carpeting Plant from Still Water Aquatics

Transform your aquascape with Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’, widely celebrated as HC Cuba or Dwarf Baby Tears. This is the definitive aquarium carpeting plant for enthusiasts aiming to achieve a breathtaking, lush green carpet with some of the tiniest leaves in the aquatic world. Still Water Aquatics proudly offers premium HC Cuba Plant specimens, making this iconic live aquarium plant in India available for dedicated aquascapers. If you’re looking to buy HC Cuba online, prepare to cultivate a truly stunning foreground.

Detailed Plant Profile & Aquascaping Potential of Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’

Originating from Cuba, Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ is renowned for its minute, round to oval, bright green leaves, making it arguably the smallest aquarium carpeting plant available. It spreads via runners, forming an incredibly dense, low-growing mat that provides an unparalleled sense of scale and delicate beauty in any layout. HC Cuba is exclusively a foreground aquarium plant, demanding but incredibly rewarding. It’s a favorite for Iwagumi styles and any high tech aquarium plant setup aiming for a pristine, manicured lawn effect, making it a jewel for nano aquarium plant enthusiasts as well.

Essential Care Guide for Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’

Cultivating a thriving carpet of HC Cuba requires dedication and precision. This Hemianthus callitrichoides care guide outlines the critical conditions for success:

Lighting

High to very high lighting is absolutely essential. Insufficient light will cause leggy growth or failure to thrive.

CO2

Indispensable. Consistent and ample CO2 injection (25-30 ppm or higher) is non-negotiable for the survival, spread, and health of HC Cuba. It is one of the most CO2 essential aquarium plants.

Nutrient Requirements

A nutrient-rich substrate, such as ADA Aqua Soil, is highly recommended. Consistent dosing of liquid macronutrients (Nitrate, Phosphate, Potassium) and micronutrients (especially Iron) directly into the water column is vital. HC Cuba is sensitive to nutrient imbalances.

Water Parameters

• pH: 5.5 – 7.0 (prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions)
• Temperature: 20 – 28°C (68 – 82°F), optimally 22-26°C.
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (GH 2-15 dGH) is suitable. Good water circulation is beneficial but ensure it’s not so strong as to uproot the tiny plants.

Growth Rate

Moderate to fast under optimal, high-tech conditions. Patience is key during the initial establishment phase.

Propagation

Spreads via runners. Once a carpet is established, it can be propagated by carefully dividing it into small portions and replanting.

Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ – Greenhouse Grown by Still Water Aquatics

Our greenhouse-grown HC Cuba provides a robust start, typically offered in a small pot (e.g., 5cm diameter) or on a mat with established emersed growth. This form can be easier to handle for initial planting.

• Benefits: Features a more developed root system from the start, potentially leading to a slightly more forgiving initial planting and transition phase compared to individual tiny plantlets for some users.
• Please Note: Emersed grown plants will transition to their submersed form in your aquarium. This transition period requires stable, optimal conditions to prevent melting. Careful division into very small clumps is necessary for planting.

Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ – Pristine Tissue Culture from Still Water Aquatics Lab

For the ultimate clean and dense start, choose our Tissue Culture HC Cuba India, cultivated in Still Water Aquatics’ advanced laboratory located in Bengaluru. Each standard cup is densely packed with numerous individual plantlets or tiny clumps, ready to form your dense green aquarium carpet.

• Benefits: 100% guaranteed free of pests, algae, snails, and diseases. This is crucial for delicate ecosystems and shrimp tanks. Offers a very high density of plantlets, maximizing coverage from a single cup. The preferred choice for many aquascapers aiming for a perfect Dwarf Baby Tears carpet.
• Planting Tissue Culture:
  1. Carefully remove the entire plant mass from the cup.
  2. Thoroughly rinse away all nutrient gel under lukewarm, running water.
  3. Divide the HC Cuba into very small clumps (a few leaves each). This is tedious but essential for good coverage.
  4. Plant these tiny clumps into your substrate using fine-tipped aquascaping tweezers, spacing them about 1-2 cm apart.

Why Choose HC Cuba from Still Water Aquatics – ADA India?

Still Water Aquatics is your trusted source for premium live aquarium plants in India. Our association with ADA India Plants signifies our commitment to quality and the highest standards in aquascaping. When you buy HC Cuba online from us, you receive vibrant, healthy plants backed by our expertise, ready to thrive in your meticulously planned aquascape. We support aquascapers across India, from Bengaluru to every corner of the nation, through our dedicated online aquarium store India.

Embark on the rewarding journey of cultivating the iconic Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’. Order yours today and lay the foundation for an awe-inspiring miniature underwater landscape!