{"product_id":"hemianthus-callitrichoides-cuba-tissue-culture-cup","title":"Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' UNS Tissue Culture (Dwarf Baby Tears)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Dwarf Baby Tears, Micranthemum Callitrichoides, Hemianthus Callitrichoides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormally known as Hemianthus Callitrichoides (or simply HC), Dwarf Baby Tears is pretty much the poster child of aquarium carpet plants. As one of the tiniest aquatic plants in the hobby, it’s the go‑to for creating those jaw‑dropping, bright green fields you see in Iwagumi layouts. Its tiny leaves create an incredible sense of scale, making your tank look like a massive, captivating rolling landscape. It may take a little practice to grow, but the results are seriously satisfying for hobbyists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. 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