🌿 All About Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' – Growow TC Plant

Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba', often called HC Cuba, is one of the smallest and most sought-after carpeting plants in the aquascaping world. Perfect for creating lush, vibrant green carpets in the foreground of planted tanks, it’s a top choice for Iwagumi and nature-style aquascapes. Delivered as a Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Plant, it ensures a clean start without pests or algae.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'

• Common Name: HC Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears

• Type: Carpet plant

• Origin: Cuba

• Growth Habit: Horizontal runners

🌱 Plant Characteristics

• Leaf Size: Tiny (1–2 mm), round leaves

• Height: 1–3 cm

• Color: Bright green

• Growth Form: Dense, low-growing mat via runners

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast with CO₂

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high (essential for compact carpeting)

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for healthy, low growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or fine-grain aquasoil

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 5.5–7.5

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • Hardness: Soft to medium

• Placement: Foreground or nano tank carpet

🧪 Growow Tissue Culture (TC) Benefits

• 100% sterile and algae-free

• No snails or harmful pathogens

• Easy to portion and plant into small plugs

• Faster acclimation and growth due to healthy roots

🌟 Why Choose HC Cuba?

• Creates a premium aquascape look with a soft, green carpet

• Ideal for high-detail layouts and nano aquariums

• Looks stunning with rocks and driftwood layouts

• Works perfectly in high-tech setups with CO₂ and light

🧩 Aquascaping & Maintenance Tips

• Split TC cup into tiny portions and plant a few cm apart

• Trim regularly to encourage horizontal spreading

• Avoid shade – needs open space and direct light

• Best results in CO₂-injected planted tanks

🔔 Note: HC Cuba can be demanding at first – proper CO₂ and lighting will make it thrive. Once settled, it grows beautifully and adds immense visual appeal.