{"product_id":"tropica-hemianthus-callitrichoides-cuba","title":"Tropica Hemianthus callitrichoides Cuba","description":"\u003cp\u003eAchieve the ultimate aquascaping lawn with \u003cb\u003eHemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered as a \u003cb\u003e1-2-Grow!\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Carpeting Plant:\u003c\/b\u003e Unmatched miniature scale creates a soft, dense, carpeted lawn effect across your aquarium floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRapid Spreading Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Creeping growth habit quickly fills in open substrate areas when provided with optimal nutrients and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Pest-Free Tissue Culture:\u003c\/b\u003e Sterile laboratory cultivation guarantees complete safety for sensitive dwarf shrimp, fry, and high-tech setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Care Specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Carpeting \/ Foreground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e North America (Cuba)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 – 5+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Demand:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Demand:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Planting Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Prepare 1-2-Grow! 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