{"product_id":"tissue-culture-hemianthus-callitrichoides-hc","title":"Tissue Culture Hemianthus callitrichoides 'HC'","description":"\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as HC Cuba or Baby Tears, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and challenging carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby. Native to Cuba, its incredibly tiny, round leaves grow in a dense, creeping mat that forms a breathtaking bright green carpet — one of the most iconic and sought-after looks in the Nature Aquarium style. When grown well, it is simply stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Difficult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for carpeting growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Tissue Culture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eOur tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from pesticides and harmful chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from snails, planarians, and pest algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eFree from pathogens and parasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eNo rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003eHC Cuba demands high lighting, consistent CO₂ injection, and a nutrient-rich fine substrate to carpet successfully. Divide the tissue culture portion into very small clumps and plant them 1 cm apart directly into the substrate. It spreads via runners and will gradually knit together into a dense, seamless carpet under optimal conditions. Soft, slightly acidic water is preferred. Avoid large fluctuations in CO₂ or lighting, as this can cause the carpet to melt or develop algae. The challenge is real, but the reward — a lush, jewel-like green carpet — is absolutely worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaPlant Culture","offers":[{"title":"TC Hemianthus callitrichoides 'HC'","offer_id":42833008328769,"sku":"TC045","price":7.37,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/5957\/2545\/files\/HC.jpg?v=1755845168","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaplantculture.com.au\/products\/tissue-culture-hemianthus-callitrichoides-hc","provider":"AquaPlant Culture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}