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Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’
฿350.00
🌿 Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’
(HC Cuba)
Scientific name: Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’
Description
Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’, commonly known as HC Cuba, is one of the smallest and most sought-after carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby. Its tiny bright green leaves form a dense, lush carpet across the aquarium floor, creating a natural and professional aquascape appearance.
Key Points
• One of the smallest aquarium carpeting plants
• Bright green, delicate foliage
• Forms a dense carpet effect
• Highly popular in professional aquascaping
• Creates a natural underwater lawn appearance
Care
💡 Moderate to high lighting
💧 Suitable for freshwater aquariums
🌱 Plant in nutrient-rich substrate
🌿 Benefits greatly from CO₂ supplementation
✂️ Regular trimming helps maintain a dense carpet
🌡 Prefers water temperatures of 20–28°C
Size
📏 Plant height: Approx. 2–5 cm
Perfect for:
🐠 Freshwater aquariums • 🌿 Aquascaping • 🌱 Foreground carpeting • 🦐 Shrimp tanks • 💧 Nature-style aquariums
Important Note
📌 HC Cuba performs best under strong lighting and with CO₂ injection.
📌 Growth rate, leaf size, and color may vary depending on water parameters, nutrients, and lighting conditions.
📌 As a live aquatic plant, appearance may vary naturally between batches.
📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant appearance, size, and color may vary depending on season and growth conditions.
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