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Tropica Micranthemum callitrichoides Cuba 1-2-GROW!

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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

Description

Micranthemum callitrichoides ‘Cuba’ is one of the smallest and most sought-after carpeting plants in the hobby. With tiny, bright green leaves and very low growth, it’s used to create tight, natural carpets in the foreground of high-detail aquascapes.

It should be planted in small portions across the substrate. Given strong lighting and a stable supply of CO₂, it will spread horizontally and form a dense, fine-textured carpet. Without these conditions it can struggle, so this plant is best suited to well-established or higher-tech aquariums where light, CO₂ and nutrients are consistent. Regular trimming helps maintain a compact, even finish once established.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-Grow laboratory-grown plant. Snail, algae and pesticide free, and safe for shrimp and sensitive fish.

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

About Tissue Culture Aquarium Plants

1. Clean, Fresh & Pest-Free

Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in clean, sterile laboratory conditions, making them a fresh and reliable choice for planted aquariums. They arrive in sealed cups and are free from snails, algae and pesticide residue.

2. Easy to Prepare

Before adding them to your aquarium, remove the plant from the cup and gently rinse away the gel under lukewarm water. The plant can then be divided into smaller portions, giving you more flexibility when placing it around your tank.

3. Young Plants, Strong Start

Tissue culture plants are young when supplied, so they may look smaller at first, but they settle in well when given suitable light, nutrients and stable water conditions. Plant or attach them according to the needs of the specific variety.