1-2-GROW! Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'

Please note that we do not necessarily stock all varieties of 1-2-Grow! and those that we do aren't necessary ordered in large quantity (more than 3/week) due to individual popularity and the limited shelf life of the tissue culture cups. If you need large quantities or notice that a variety you are interested in has not been in stock for more than 2 weeks, please feel free to contact us via email or phone and we will be happy to special order your desired quantities/varieties.

Hemianthus callitrichoides is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world, and creeps over the bottom with millimeter-sized, round leaves. Hemianthus callitrichoides is an attractive and popular foreground plant for small aquariums.
It is not a difficult plant, but it requires good conditions such as enough light, added CO2, water circulation and fertilizer to thrive. If these conditions are hard to create, you may use Micranthemum “Monte-Carlo' as an alternative, as it is less demanding.
Small pearls or bubbles of oxygen are often produced on top of the plants, adding a very lively aspect to the carpet.
If planted in small clumps a few centimeters apart, it will spread rapidly and cover the bottom like a carpet. Trim the carpet regularly, otherwise the lower parts will not get enough light causing root death.
Found on Cuba, west of Havana.