Dwarf baby tears

Hemianthus callitrichoides

Família : Linderniaceae

PlantaÁgua docecarpet

Dwarf baby tears is a highly sought-after foreground plant for creating a dense carpet in aquariums.

Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Bioma
Récifs de l'Atlantique Ouest tropical.

Descrição

This plant has very small round leaves (2-3 mm) on thin stems. It grows quickly and forms a dense carpet if conditions are good. It requires high light and CO2 to thrive. Often used in 'natural' or 'Dutch' style aquariums. It can be planted in small clumps.

Habitat

Região :

This plant grows in wetlands and marshes, often along river and lake edges, on sandy or muddy soils. It forms dense carpets.

Distribuição :

Parâmetros recomendados

Temperatura2228 °C
pH67
GH28 °dGH
KH15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.2 mg/L

Cuidados

Dificuldade
4/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
3 cm
Esperança de vida
2 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação

Notas de cuidados

Demanding plant. Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.0, low hardness. High light (at least 1W/L). CO2 essential. Liquid fertilizers and nutrient-rich substrate recommended. Regular trimming needed to maintain carpet. Sensitive to algae if balance is off. Suitable for experienced aquarists.

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