{"product_id":"aquadepot-hemianthus-callitrichoides-baby-tears-hc-live-plant-tissue-culture","title":"AquaDepot Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Baby Tears HC' - Live Plant - Tissue Culture","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemianthus callitrichoides 'Baby Tears HC' Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most popular carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby, renowned for its tiny, vibrant green leaves and ability to create a dense, lush carpet across the aquarium foreground. Its delicate, creeping growth habit produces a soft, natural-looking lawn that enhances depth and scale in any aquascape. Under high lighting, with adequate CO₂ and nutrients, 'Baby Tears HC' forms a compact carpet that is ideal for nature-style, Iwagumi, and Dutch aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemianthus callitrichoides 'Baby Tears HC' is best suited to intermediate and experienced aquascapers, as it performs best under moderate to high lighting with the addition of CO₂. Divide the tissue culture into small portions and plant them a few centimetres apart in a nutrient-rich substrate using aquascaping tweezers. The plant spreads by producing creeping runners, gradually filling in the gaps to form a dense carpet. Regular fertilisation, stable water parameters, and good water circulation are essential for healthy growth. Occasional trimming will encourage horizontal spreading and help maintain a neat, even carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential Issues and Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Newly planted tissue culture may experience some melting while adapting to submerged aquarium conditions. Stable water parameters and consistent care will encourage healthy new growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fine leaves can quickly collect algae if lighting, nutrients, or CO₂ are out of balance. Maintaining stable CO₂ levels, balanced fertilisation, and regular water changes will help prevent algae problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoor Carpet Formation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low lighting or insufficient CO₂ can cause slow growth, vertical stretching, or patchy coverage. Strong lighting and consistent CO₂ injection will encourage a dense, compact carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Separate the tissue culture into many small plugs rather than planting it as one large clump. This allows the plant to establish more quickly and results in a fuller, more even carpet over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTissue cultures are in a 5cm container - simply rinse gel and plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn ideal conditions, shelf life will be approx 4 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic care instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not remove lid or contamination will occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a well-lit area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage temperature should not exceed 30°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pot is 50mm in diameter and packed full of healthy plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Depot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49009993973930,"sku":"TCC045","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/AquaDepot_Hemianthus_callitrichoides_Baby_Tears_HC_-_Live_Plant_-_Tissue_Culture.jpg?v=1785907267","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/aquadepot-hemianthus-callitrichoides-baby-tears-hc-live-plant-tissue-culture","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}