Description
Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’, offered here as a tissue culture, is one of the smallest and most popular foreground carpeting plants in the aquarium hobby. Renowned for its tiny, vibrant green leaves and dense, mat-forming growth habit, this species creates a lush, natural carpet that transforms aquascapes with a vivid splash of color and fine texture. Native to Cuba, it thrives in well-lit, nutrient-rich environments with stable CO₂ supplementation to maintain compact growth. The tissue culture form ensures purity and rapid establishment, free from pests or algae, making it ideal for aquarists aiming for a pristine and healthy carpet layer.
Features
Tiny, bright green leaves forming a dense, compact carpet
Tissue-cultured for purity and rapid growth
Transforms foregrounds with lush, natural texture
Thrives under strong lighting and CO₂ supplementation
Popular choice for high-quality aquascaping
Scientific Name
Hemianthus callitrichoides
Difficulty
Moderate care; requires stable conditions and CO₂
Water Conditions
Temperature: 22 – 28°C
pH: 5.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness: 50 – 100ppm
Placement
Ideal for foreground carpeting in planted aquariums
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast growth under optimal conditions
Lighting
High lighting essential for compact, healthy growth
