Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' – Tissue Culture

Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba', commonly known as HC Cuba, is one of the smallest and most popular carpeting plants in aquascaping. With its delicate, bright green leaves and fast-spreading growth, it forms a lush, dense carpet that brings vibrancy and scale to planted aquariums.

This tissue culture ensures a clean, pest-free start and allows aquascapers to establish healthy carpets without the risk of snails or algae. Under proper conditions, HC Cuba creates one of the most striking and professional-looking carpets in aquascaping layouts.

Key Features

• Smallest carpeting plant available – creates a fine, lush carpet
• Tissue culture grown – pest-free and algae-free
• Bright green color adds vibrancy to aquascapes
• Fast-spreading with CO₂ and strong lighting
• Safe for shrimp and all freshwater livestock

Care Guidelines

Additional Notes

• Divide tissue culture into small clumps and plant evenly across the substrate.
• Requires nutrient-rich substrate and stable conditions for best results.
• Regular trimming helps maintain a low, dense carpet.
• Thrives in high-tech aquascapes but can adapt to medium-tech setups with care.

Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' Tissue Culture is the ultimate carpeting plant for aquascapers aiming to achieve a professional, lush foreground layout.