The tiniest little leaves are perfect for Iwagumi landscapes!
Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Dwarf Baby Tears' is a classic carpeting plant native to the Caribbean. It has similar growth needs and behaviors to Monte Carlo and Glossostigma.
Perfect for a higher-tech setup, Dwarf Baby Tears grows quickly and densely with appropriate high lighting, co2 and fertilizers. You'll love the dense carpet of these tiny leaves.
Potted for an excellent starter carpet. Just snip away the Rockwool, and place in your substrate!
Potted Dwarf Baby Tears arrives 1-2" tall.
EMERGENT-GROWN
Considering a matted alternative? This Dwarf Baby Tears version is growing in biodegradable coir. Or Single Pot?
Growing Suggestions:
- High light needs, Co2 Recommended!
- 60-80F
- Fast, low/ creeping growth rate, 1-2" high
- Root tabs recommended: Yes
- Excellent forage and shelter!
Cassandra's Notes:
Similarly to Glosso, and Monte Carlo, Dwarf Baby tears will start to yellow and become leggy without enough light and fertilizer. You'll definitely need to keep trimming for this plant to look it's best!
As the roots can be very weak and delicate, I'd suggest setting aside quite some time to get this planted. Expect that you'll need to re-plant runaway segments! Long, delicate tweezers help. I've had some minor success sprinkling a very thin layer of sand over a carpet I'm trying to establish. Not enough to smother, or block any light, but just enough to weigh the plant down until it gets established into the substrate. Very delicate roots!
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there's always the possibility of harmless snail or dwarf shrimp hitchhikers!