HC Cuba (foreground use) (Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba') illustration

HC Cuba (foreground use)

Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'

Used here as a foreground accent rather than full carpet. Planting HC in small clumps in the foreground zone creates a natural, slightly wild look without the commitment of a full carpet.

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Care at a glance

ForegroundPlacement
highLight
requiredCO₂
difficultDifficulty
fastGrowth
1"Max height
68-82°FTemperature
5.5-7.0pH
highTech

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