Baby Tears HC – Hemianthus callitrichoides Tissue Culture

Hemianthus callitrichoides, commonly known as HC Cuba or Dwarf Baby Tears, is one of the smallest carpeting plants used in freshwater aquariums.

Its tiny bright green leaves can form a dense, fine-textured carpet across the foreground of a planted aquarium, making it especially popular for aquascaping and nano tanks.

This plant is supplied as a tissue culture aquarium plant, providing clean young plant material that can be divided into many small portions before planting.

Quick Plant Care Guide

Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides
Common Names: HC Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears, Baby Tears HC
Plant Type: Carpeting plant
Position: Foreground
Height: Approximately 2–5 cm
Growth Rate: Moderate under suitable conditions
Lighting: Medium to high; stronger lighting helps maintain compact growth
CO₂: Strongly recommended
Difficulty: Moderate to advanced
Origin: Cuba

Create a Fine Aquarium Carpet

HC Cuba develops extremely small leaves on creeping stems, allowing it to create one of the finest-looking foreground carpets available to aquarists.

When conditions are suitable, the stems spread horizontally across the substrate and gradually fill the gaps between planting portions.

Its tiny leaf size makes it particularly effective in nano aquariums and detailed aquascapes where larger carpeting plants can appear oversized.

How to Plant Baby Tears Tissue Culture

Remove the plant from the tissue culture container and gently rinse away the growing gel using clean aquarium water.

Divide the plant into many small portions and plant each portion into the substrate using aquascaping tweezers.

Space the portions approximately 1–2 cm apart. Planting many small groups rather than one large clump generally produces a faster and more even carpet.

Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides

HC Cuba performs best with good aquarium lighting, regular fertilisation and stable CO₂ supplementation.

Without sufficient light or CO₂, growth may become sparse or the plant may struggle to remain established in the substrate.

A fine, nutrient-rich aquarium substrate can make planting easier and provide the young roots with good access to nutrients.

Once the carpet becomes established, occasional trimming helps prevent excessive thickness and allows light and water circulation to reach the lower growth.

Why Choose Tissue Culture Aquarium Plants?

Tissue culture plants are propagated under controlled conditions and are supplied free from unwanted snails and algae.

Each cup can usually be divided into numerous small portions, making tissue culture particularly useful for carpeting species such as HC Cuba.

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1 x Pink Baby Tears Tissue Culture

Delicate Tear-Shaped Leaves: The Baby Tears Tissue Culture boasts intricately shaped leaves resembling tears, adding an enchanting touch to your aquascape.
Vibrant Green Coloration: Its vivid green hue stands out as a centerpiece in your aquarium, creating a captivating visual contrast.
Compact Growth: The plant forms a dense carpet-like growth pattern, providing a lush foreground or midground layer for your aquatic masterpiece.
Tissue Culture Technology: Cultivated using advanced tissue culture techniques, each plant is immaculate, free from contaminants, pests, and diseases.
Easy Adaptability: Thrives in a variety of freshwater conditions, allowing aquarists of all experience levels to successfully cultivate and maintain it.
High-Light Compatibility: Flourishes in high-light environments, showcasing its beauty when placed under the right conditions.
Sustainable Choice: Opting for tissue culture supports sustainable aquascaping by minimizing the impact on natural ecosystems and reducing the likelihood of introducing invasive species.

Benefits:

Easy to Care For: With minimal care requirements, Baby Tears Tissue Culture is perfect for both beginners and seasoned aquarists, adding a touch of elegance without the hassle.
Versatile Placement: Whether you're creating a lush foreground or a vibrant midground, Baby Tears adapts seamlessly to different positions, allowing you to design your aquascape with creative freedom.
Disease-Free Assurance: Tissue culture ensures that your plant arrives healthy and disease-free, preventing the common headaches associated with managing pests and diseases.
Time-Efficient: Skip the time-consuming process of growing plants from seeds or cuttings. Baby Tears Tissue Culture provides an already established plant, saving you time and effort.
Carbon Dioxide Advantage: By supplementing with carbon dioxide, you can enhance growth and intensify the coloration of Baby Tears, taking your aquascape to the next level.
Sustainable Aquascaping: Join the movement towards responsible aquascaping by choosing tissue culture. Reduce the risk of introducing non-native species to natural habitats and contribute to preserving aquatic ecosystems.
Immediate Aesthetic Impact: Unlike slower-growing plants, Baby Tears quickly establishes its presence, delivering instant visual gratification in your aquascape.

Elevate your aquascaping game with Baby Tears Tissue Culture – where captivating beauty meets effortless maintenance, all while championing sustainability.

Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides
Common Names: HC Cuba, Dwarf Baby Tears, Baby Tears HC
Plant Type: Carpeting plant
Position: Foreground
Height: Approximately 2–5 cm
Growth Rate: Moderate under suitable conditions
Lighting: Medium to high; stronger lighting helps maintain compact growth
CO₂: Strongly recommended
Difficulty: Moderate to advanced
Origin: Cuba

Planting and Maintenance:

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate is beneficial
Fertilization: Regular aquarium fertilizers recommended
Carbon Dioxide: CO2 supplementation enhances growth and color intensity
Trimming: Requires periodic trimming to maintain compact growth
Size (When Fully Grown):
Height: Approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm)
Spread: Spreads to form a carpet
Benefits:
Creates a captivating carpet of lush greenery
Easy to maintain and suitable for various skill levels
Adapts to different light conditions and positions
Disease-free due to tissue culture cultivation
Supports sustainable aquascaping practices

SKU	TC-Baby-tears
Barcode #	7427105035752
Brand	Pisces Aquarium Products Australia
Shipping Weight	0.0100kg
Shipping Width	0.100m
Shipping Height	0.100m
Shipping Length	0.100m
Shipping Cubic	0.001000000m3
Unit Of Measure	ea