Hemianthus Callitrichoides, Large 4x4" cup

Hemianthus Callitrichoides
(HC, Cuba, Dwarf baby tears)

Cup size: Large 4 inch cup; 4”x4"x2” tall

HC can form a dense bright green carpet effect when trimmed and grown properly.  This plant is difficult for many to grow and should usually be planted using a dry start method before initially filling the tank.  HC requires high light and high CO2 and can be difficult for beginners to grow and use in aquascaping. The very small leaves and bright green color can create an aesthetic most other plants can’t achieve.  HC should be grown on a fine substrate material and given time in a ‘dry start’ phase to grip the soil so it doesn’t float when the tank is filled with water.

Hemianthus Callitrichoides - Information:
- Common names HC, Dwarf baby tears, Baby tears
- Origin: Bahamas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico
- Growth rate: Slow to Moderate
- Planting area: Foreground
- Height:  0.5” -  1”
- Growth pattern: Lateral carpeting, Stem plant
- Propagation: Cuttings, Runners

Hemianthus Callitrichoides - Optimal planting conditions:
- Lighting: High
- CO2 injection: Required
- Fertilizing: Semi-intensive
- Temperature: 68°F - 82°F
- PH range: 6 - 8
- Water hardness: Soft to Moderately soft
- Planting methods: Dry start

Live tissue culture aquarium plants. Grown in nutrient gel from cuttings, tissue culture plants are algae and pest free.  These plants are grown in a sterile environment at optimal conditions and are ready to plant without risking the introduction of algae and pests into the aquascape.  Each cup can be split and divided before planting and contain many more plants than other alternatives.

Our guarantee:
Cups should look healthy, green, and vibrant upon opening the package.  If they don’t look healthy please let us know and we’ll promptly send a refund or replacement no questions asked.