Aquarium plant

Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba"

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

For foreground planting, Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" grows as a creeping plant. Its profile combines difficult care, high light, required CO₂.

Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" suits water with temperature 24–26 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–18 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height3–3 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
24–26 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–18 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Linderniaceae
Genus
Hemianthus

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FAQ

Where should Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" need?

Light requirement: high.

What temperature suits Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba"?

Temperature: 24–26 °C.

How tall does Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" grow?

Height: 3–3 cm.