Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba"

Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba" is a creeping plant suited to foreground planting.

ForegroundCreeping plant

Save this plant or add it directly to one of your aquariums.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height1.2" (3 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
75–79°F (24–26°C)
Placement
Foreground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
1.2" (3 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
75–79°F (24–26°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–18 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
Green

Grow it successfully

What you’ll need to grow Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba"

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Linderniaceae
Genus
Hemianthus

Similar plants