• Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!
  • Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!
  • Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!
  • Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!
  • Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials
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Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!

Ultra-fine Micranthemum callitrichoides HC Cuba carpet plant in Tropica tissue culture

Tropica

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

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Common name:Pearl weed

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Growth rate: Fast

Grows up to: 3 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Australia
Description

Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba, commonly known as HC Cuba or Dwarf Baby Tears, is the finest-leaved and most sought-after carpeting plant in the planted aquarium hobby, producing an incredibly dense, delicate carpet of tiny round leaves on hair-thin creeping stems across the substrate surface. At the right scale it creates the impression of a miniature lawn with a level of detail and refinement unmatched by any other aquarium carpeting plant.

It is one of the most demanding aquarium plants — requiring very bright light, continuous CO2 injection, and soft, slightly acidic water to form and maintain the characteristic tight, low-growing carpet. Without these conditions the stems grow upward rather than creeping flat and the plant quickly deteriorates. Precise nutrition and stable water conditions are essential for long-term success.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel and plant very small portions in a grid across the substrate. Suited to experienced hobbyists with bright lighting, CO2, and soft water — the ultimate high-tech carpeting plant and fully shrimp safe.
Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.
Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials

Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Does HC Cuba need CO2?

Yes. CO2 injection is absolutely essential. Without CO2 the plant cannot form the characteristic flat carpet — it grows upward and quickly deteriorates.

Is HC Cuba difficult to grow?

Yes. It is one of the most demanding aquarium plants, requiring very bright light, CO2, soft acidic water, and precise nutrition. Strictly for experienced hobbyists.

What water conditions does it need?

Soft, slightly acidic water is essential. Hard or alkaline water prevents the plant from absorbing nutrients properly and the carpet will fail.

Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue — excellent for high-tech shrimp aquariums.

How do I plant it?

Divide the cup into very small portions and plant in a grid across the foreground substrate. The portions will spread and knit together over several weeks under the right conditions.

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