Description
Achieve the ultimate aquascaping lawn with Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba', celebrated as one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world. Originally discovered west of Havana, Cuba, this famed carpeting species creeps along the substrate with tiny, millimeter-sized round leaves. When planted in small plugs across your substrate, it spreads outward to weave a thick, vibrant green carpet that brings incredible depth and true-to-life scale to nano tanks and large aquascapes alike.
Delivered as a 1-2-Grow! lab-cultivated cup, this plant is grown under sterile laboratory conditions to guarantee it is 100% free of snails, snail eggs, pest algae, and pesticides. Packed in a nutrient-rich liquid media, these young plants are pre-adapted for underwater growth and easily split into numerous small portions to give you maximum coverage right out of the cup.
Key Benefits
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The Ultimate Carpeting Plant: Unmatched miniature scale creates a soft, dense, carpeted lawn effect across your aquarium floor.
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Rapid Spreading Habit: Creeping growth habit quickly fills in open substrate areas when provided with optimal nutrients and light.
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100% Pest-Free Tissue Culture: Sterile laboratory cultivation guarantees complete safety for sensitive dwarf shrimp, fry, and high-tech setups.
Quick Care Specs
Pro Planting Tip
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For best results, divide the cup contents into 8–12 small plugs and plant them a few centimeters apart in fine aquasoil using fine-tipped tweezers. High lighting and pressurized CO2 injection are highly recommended to ensure fast, low horizontal spreading.
How to Prepare 1-2-Grow! Cups
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Take the plant mass out of the cup and gently rinse off the clear liquid media under cool tap water.
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Divide the compact cushion into small portions using sharp aquarium scissors or your fingers.
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Plant the portions firmly into nutrient-rich substrate using fine tweezers.
