Ultra-tiny, round leaves create a dense, oxygen-rich carpet for vibrant aquascapes
Fast-growing habit allows quick establishment of foreground coverage
Requires high light and CO2 supplementation for healthy, lush growth
Propagates easily through runners and division for expanding carpets
Pest snail and algae free when started as clean tissue culture cups
Summarized by Shop
Hemianthus Callitrichoides, sometimes referred to as dwarf baby tears, HC Cuba or simply HC, is the smallest carpeting plant in the planted tank hobby. Offering some of the tiniest leaves in the hobby, HC is both capable and responsible for creating lush foregrounds seen in many famous aquascapes utilizing Iwagumi style layouts. This plan
Maximum Height
1-3 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Lighting
High (medium to high recommended)
CO2 Requirement
Required (20 ppm or more)
Substrate
Fine, iron-rich with root tabs
Water Temperature
20-26°C
pH Range
5.0-7.0
Salinity
Not applicable (freshwater)
Summarized by Shop
4.6
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Cuba
Came very well packaged and very quick, all plants came alive and healthy. A few bladder snails did hitch a ride but that was t a big problem for me.
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kellie · June 3, 2026
Great quality and portions!
Love this plant and it arrived perfectly healthy!
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Wyatt · July 12, 2026
Horrible they are wilted so i tried saving them by placing them inside my tank and found that the are infested with snails…. I did not want snails in my tank!