Hemianthus callitrichoides Seeds

Hemianthus Callitrichoides Aquatic Plant Seeds – It is not a difficult plant, but it requires good conditions such as enough light, added CO2, water circulation and fertilizer to thrive.  Maximum height:  3 – 5 cm

Hemianthus Callitrichoides or commonly called Cuba or Dwarf Baby Tears is one of the world’s smallest plants. It is relatively new to the hobby, but one of the most popular carpeting plants.  This plant does best in a nutrient-rich substrate, preferably fine and smooth, so the delicate root structure can penetrate easily. It appreciates CO2 injection or a liquid carbon alternative and will struggle in aquariums without some form of carbon supplementation. Because this plant is so small and low to the substrate the tank must have good levels of circulation.

Light levels do not need to be high and two T5s with reflectors or equivalent is plenty for most set-ups. More important is providing good levels of nutrients, especially carbon and nitrogen, and circulation.

At a temperature of 25 C the seeds can take up to 7 days to germinate.  At around 15 days after germination the plant should reach a basic shape suitable for aquarium landscaping.

Package Contents Planting Area: 40x30cm

Place of origin: Cuba
Maximum height:  3 – 5 cm
Growth rate: Medium
Lighting: Medium to High
CO2: High – approx. 15-25 mg/L.
Demands: Medium but does better with fertiliser and CO2
Position range: Foreground
Type: Seed
Substrate: Fine grained sand or aquarium soil
Propagation: Seed and Rhizome Division
Temperature range: 18 – 28°C
pH: 5-7.5
Hardness: Very soft to hard