Talk with the Expert | International and European shipping | Free Shipping for Orders over 69€ | Shipping within 24 hours
Product code: 444
Brand: DENNERLE PLANTS
Sales Conditions
Shipping
Returns Information
HEMIANTHUS CALLITRICHOIDES 'CUBA' – The World's Smallest Carpet Plant for Aquarium Foreground
Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' is one of the most fascinating and popular plants for creating dense and compact green carpets in the aquarium. Discovered years ago in a small stream on the island of Cuba, this species is renowned for its tiny leaves, only a few millimeters wide, making it the smallest aquarium plant in the world. Despite its minute size, Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' is highly adaptable to different water conditions but requires strong lighting and good CO₂ supplementation for optimal growth.
Thanks to its moderate growth rate and the ability to divide emersed plants into small clusters, Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' quickly forms a thick and natural-looking carpet in the foreground. It is particularly suited for aquascaping layouts that combine rocks and wood, providing an ornamental and natural aesthetic of outstanding beauty.
Main features:
Origin: Cuba
Genus: Hemianthus
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Height: 3–5 cm
Recommended area: Aquarium foreground
Growth: Moderate through division
Lighting: High intensity
Ideal temperature: 18–26 °C
pH range: 5-8
Water hardness: Very soft to hard
CO₂ requirement: 20-30 mg/L
Tiny, compact leaves
Ornamental and natural carpet effect
Cultivation and aquascaping use:
Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' is the perfect choice for aquarists aiming to create a dense, neat carpet in the aquarium foreground. Its compact growth enhances any natural or Dutch-style layout, especially when combined with rocky or woody elements. With proper light and CO₂ management, this plant delivers spectacular results quickly, transforming the aquarium floor into a vibrant and harmonious landscape.
English 
Italiano 
