Dwarf Baby Tears (HC Cuba)

HC Cuba ‘Dwarf Baby Tears’ (Hemianthus callitrichoides)

Create a lush, vibrant green carpet across your aquarium with HC Cuba ‘Dwarf Baby Tears’ — one of the most popular carpeting plants for aquascaping.

With its tiny rounded leaves and compact growth habit, HC Cuba creates a beautiful natural-looking foreground when given the right conditions. It works especially well in aquascapes, nano tanks and planted aquariums where you want to create a dense carpet effect.

HC Cuba is considered a more demanding aquarium plant and performs best with good lighting, consistent CO₂ and nutrient-rich conditions. With patience and proper care, small planted portions can spread across the substrate to form a stunning green carpet.

Care at a Glance:
• Scientific Name: Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba’
• Common Name: Dwarf Baby Tears, HC Cuba
• Plant Type: Carpeting / Foreground
• Growth: Low-growing and spreading
• Placement: Foreground
• Lighting: Medium to high
• CO₂: Recommended
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Best For: Planted tanks and aquascapes

Why Choose HC Cuba?
• Creates a dense green foreground carpet
• Tiny leaves provide a delicate, natural appearance
• Perfect for detailed aquascapes
• Excellent for nano and planted aquariums
• Can spread beautifully with the right conditions

For best results, plant small portions into nutrient-rich substrate and provide adequate lighting, CO₂ and fertilisation. Regular trimming can help maintain a compact, healthy carpet as it establishes.

Please note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size and appearance depending on growth stage and conditions.