Baby Tears Dwarf MAT (3"x5") (Hemianthus callitrichoides)

Baby Tears Dwarf MAT (3"x5") (Hemianthus callitrichoides)

AquariumPlants.com
SKU:
APA-mat01
$11.95
(11 reviews)
Weight:
0.50 LBS
Current Stock:
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Description
Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' is very popular as a foreground plant in the aquarium trade. Hemianthus callitrichoides has very small leaves and grows in a spreading fashion making it one of the shortest options for a foreground plant. For optimal growth from Dwarf Baby Tears, as it is sometimes referred to, use high lighting and CO2 injections. Plant several pots through the desired area and watch them spread to form a dense foreground carpet. If you aren't as patient purchase Hemianthus callitrichoides grown on the coco fiber mats for an instant foreground.
  • Common Name: Dwarf Baby Tears
  • Family Name: Scrophulariaceae
  • Native To: Cuba
  • Lighting: Medium-High
  • pH: 5.5-8
  • Growth Demands: Moderate
  • Growth Form: Spreading
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • True Aquatic: Yes
  • Placement In Tank: Foreground
  • Available As: Mat
Additional Information
Identifier Exists:
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Reviews

  • 5
    Alive and Thriving!

    Posted by Brenda Davis on Sep 23rd 2021

    Shipping was super fast and affordable and the way the plants were packaged was amazing!

  • 5
    Baby Dwarf tears for the win

    Posted by Jay Wood on Jul 4th 2020

    They cane in neatly packaged though the box was a little moist. Delivery was fast and on time. No complaints!

  • 5
    Love this plant!

    Posted by Kristyn Duncan on Sep 9th 2016

    I have never grown DBT before until now but any tank i have seen them in, I have loved it. My shrimp and fish are in heaven. The only thing at this time is my rainbow shark is tearing them up a bit as they are not fully rooted in yet. I am not running CO2 but what I do have is fluorite substrate, dosing Seachem flourish excel daily, root tabs and dosing ferts weekly. I have a 50 gal with Finnex 24/7 led lighting. I've had these plants for about 3 weeks now and are doing great! Shipping was excellent. I first originally chose UPS 2nd day air, before my shipment was sent out I was contacted by email asking if I would like to upgrade my shipping method to 1 day air, I agreed due to the high temps for this time of the year. It was well worth the few extra dollars for shipping to guarantee the plants in healthy condition. Over all great plants, great service and will definitely recommend and purchase from this site again.

  • 2
    DOA

    Posted by T. Ford on Sep 23rd 2013

    I ordered quite a few plants - this is the only one that arrived dead. I ordered 2 mats and both looked like cooked spinach and smelled terrible. I tried to put them in an extra tank to see if I could bring it back to life, but there wasn't a single live node on either mat. I'm thinking this may be a delicate shipper so make sure you watch your weather and do next day shipping.

  • 3
    Arrived to Me in Great Shape but It Still Died

    Posted by Benjamin Underwood on Mar 11th 2013

    I really like the look of this plant but I don't know how to get it to root properly. My upside down catfish loved this stuff. They kept burrowing under it (this didn't help the plant obviously). But I think this plant won't grow without CO2 injection and T5 lamps.

  • 5
    shipped ups 2nd day air

    Posted by benjamin on Feb 8th 2013

    ordered 2 mats both looked great no yellow spots or anything like that. i would recommend these.

  • 5
    Very nice and healthy plants

    Posted by Brad Darnell on Jul 19th 2012

    Recieved mine by UPS next day air and they arrived in very good condition. A really nice lovely plant. I hope they spread and grow in nicely.

  • 5
    Most Fav!

    Posted by GengSF on Jul 19th 2012

    I ordered about 10 different kinds, this Baby Tears MAT is my most favourite overall, the size and quality. They're very dense that makes it looks bigger than actual size. the mat works great for shipping.

  • 5
    Gorgeous carpet and excellent transport method

    Posted by Angela White on Feb 12th 2012

    I can't review the hardiness of this plant because I've only had it 36 hours, but I can say that it is awesome so far! When I opened the package, I was surprised at the generous size of the plant on the mat. It looks amazing! I was told it required 4 to 5 watts per gallon; my system only provides 2, but I have an additional system on the way. I hope it survives until I get it because it's great!