A very small-leaved carpeting plant for a closely textured green foreground. It performs best with strong light, added CO₂ and consistent nutrition. Also known as Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'.
What to know
Supplied as: 1-2-Grow tissue culture
Position: Foreground carpet
Origin: North America
Growth rate: Medium
Height: 3 - 5+ cm — Tropica’s typical size after two months, not the maximum size
Light demand: High
CO2: High
Planting and care
Remove culture gel and plant tiny clumps a few centimetres apart. Trim the carpet so lower growth still receives light.
Swee Lim Cheah’s 100-litre aquarium began as an experiment with a triangular arrangement of wood and planting. Over time, it developed into a colourful, densely planted landscape with a darker opening that draws the eye into the scene.