Key Features

• Scientific Name: Micranthemum Callitrichoides

• Common Name: Dwarf Baby Tears

• Family: Linderniaceae

• Origin: Cuba

• Leaf Color: Bright green

• Growth Form: Dense, lush carpet

• Unique Characteristics

  Dwarf Baby Tears are prized for their tiny, bright green leaves and their ability to form a dense, lush carpet in the foreground of aquariums. This plant creates a beautiful and natural-looking aquascape, adding a vibrant touch to any tank.

  Ideal Conditions

  To thrive, Micranthemum Callitrichoides requires specific conditions:

  • Light: High intensity

  • CO2: Supplementation required

  • Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred

  • Water Temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F)

  • pH Range: 5.0-7.5

  • Care and Maintenance

    This plant demands careful attention but rewards with rapid growth and stunning aesthetics:

    • Lighting: Ensure high light levels to promote healthy growth.

    • CO2 Injection: Regular CO2 supplementation is necessary for optimal growth.

    • Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its compact form and encourages a thick carpet.

    • Fertilization: Regular fertilization supports vibrant growth and health.

    • Aquascaping Uses

      Micranthemum Callitrichoides is ideal for creating a lush foreground:

      • Foreground Plant: Perfect for forming a dense, green carpet in the foreground.

      • Accent Plant: Adds texture and vibrant color to aquascapes.

      • Nano Tanks: Its small size makes it perfect for nano aquariums.

      • The dense, lush carpets formed by Dwarf Baby Tears provide excellent contrast and visual interest in both Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes.

        Propagation

        Propagation is simple and effective. This plant propagates through runners, which can be separated and replanted to encourage new growth.

        Micranthemum Callitrichoides is a must-have for any aquarist looking to create a stunning, natural-looking aquascape. Its dense, bright green carpets and unique appearance make it a standout choice for enhancing your aquarium.

        • Sold as a Tissue Culture plants with vitamin liquid gel
        • Bag size: Approx. 4 inches

        • Sustainable growth aquarium plants species
        • Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants

        • Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.

          Scientific Name		Micranthemum callitrichoides
          Misapplied Name		Hemianthus callitrichoides
          Common Name		Dwarf Baby Tears, HC
          Placement		Foreground
          CO2		Required
          Growth Rates		Slow
          Difficulty Level		Intermediate
          Nutrient Substrate		Required
          Can be grow emerged?		Yes
          Lighting Requirements		High – Very High

          
          

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