Hemianthus Callitrichoides (Cuba) Tissue Culture

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