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Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!

Model:048B TC

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    Quick Facts

    Rating: Advanced

    Common name:Pearl weed

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Growth rate: Fast

    Grows up to: 3 cm

    Pot size: 7 cm

    Origin: Australia

    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.

    our delivery promise to you

    If you choose Express Delivery, we will replace any plants that are damaged due to delays. Express Delivery is a fast, trackable, and reliable option with a one hour delivery window. It also ensures that the plants will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility. If you choose a different postage option, such as Tracked 24 or Tracked 48, you will not be covered for any damages due to delays and will assume the risk yourself if the plants do not arrive in good condition. Express Delivery includes an insurance policy, which may cost more but provides added peace of mind.

    

If you order before 4pm we dispatch the same working day (Mon-Fri). Shipping prices start at £4.99 depending on the speed of delivery required.

    Micranthemum hemianthus callitrichoides (Pearl weed) is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world, and creeps over the bottom with millimetre-sized round leaves. If planted in small clumps a few centimetres apart, it will spread rapidly and cover the bottom like a carpet. Hemianthus callitrichoides is an attractive foreground plant for small aquariums. Found on Cuba west of Havana.

    1•2•Grow! Are very young plants cultivated and delivered directly from our laboratory. The plants are guaranteed to be free from snails, algae and pesticides and therefore are totally harmless for sensitive shrimp and fish. The range offers unique plants!

    Success with your aquarium depends largely on the proper plant choice. In a 1•2•Grow! cup you buy a myriad of plants which can be divided into small portions and cover a larger area. Plants are compact from the start so you will experience a dense and beautiful growth, if you give them the right fertilser and CO2 from the start! The range is perfect for small and medium sized aquariums, and your patience will be rewarded...

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

    Guarantees

    • All In Stock

      Everything you see on the site is in stock, ready to ship. No special orders, no waiting around.

    • Fast Dispatch

      Fast shipping. If you order before 4pm Mon-Fri, we'll ship the same day. Whoooosh.

    • Easy Checkout

      You'll find our checkout smooth and silky for a comfortable shopping experiece. Welcome to First Class :)

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 46 reviews
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    James G.
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    It planted well and was a couple of weeks in… then it was looking so tasty that my Siamese Algae Eaters decided to eat it. All trashed in two days.
    Deffo needs a lot of light to do well, and CO2, and a well fertilised substrate, if you do that then you can’t fail. Unless your fish eat the lot over a few days…
    Hemianthus micranthemoides is a better choice for me as it roots quicker and my SAEs don’t eat it faster than it grows!

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    James G.
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    It planted well and was a couple of weeks in… then it was looking so tasty that my Siamese Algae Eaters decided to eat it. All trashed in two days.
    Deffo needs a lot of light to do well, and CO2, and a well fertilised substrate, if you do that then you can’t fail. Unless your fish eat the lot over a few days…
    Hemianthus micranthemoides is a better choice for me as it roots quicker and my SAEs don’t eat it faster than it grows!

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    Urszula O.
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    Excellent plant fresh green and healthy nice packaging highly recommend

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    Urszula O.
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    Excellent plant fresh green and healthy nice packaging highly recommend

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    Toader A.
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    Fast delivery and good condition

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    Toader A.
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    Fast delivery and good condition

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    Carolyn T.
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    Growing well in 2weeks - recommend

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    Carolyn T.
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    Growing well in 2weeks - recommend

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    David G.
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    Very high quality plants, well packaged and quickly despatched will definitely use again

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    David G.
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    Very high quality plants, well packaged and quickly despatched will definitely use again

    We're environmentally friendly

    • 1. Sustainable Packaging

    • 2. Fast Delivery

    • 3. Guarantee

    Your plants will be wrapped with recyclable Honey Comb wrap - sounds cool because it is :). It interlocks which means we don't need to use tape either, reducing our impact on the environment.

    Not only is delivery fast with DPD Express but it's also green as they offset all the carbon their vehicles produce. Guilt free delivery which we're very proud of...

    We guarantee you'll be happy with your order. But if you're not, please contact us so we can resolve. We are 100% here to help and will always do our best to resolve any issues - that's a promise.

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    Bought several Tropica tissue culture 1•2 grow pots and all were in excellent condition. Couldn't be happier.

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    Lovely plants and incredible customer service!

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