TCulture Hemianthus micranthemoides (TC Cup)

Description

The TCulture Hemianthus micranthemoides (TC Cup) is a compact foreground plant perfect for creating lush carpets.

Key Features

• Low-growing aquatic plant ideal for the front of the tank
• Can form dense carpets with proper lighting and CO2
• Suitable for nano tanks and larger aquascapes alike

Hemianthus Micranthemoides as a Versatile Carpet

Often sold as pearlweed, this Hemianthus is a more forgiving cousin of HC Cuba and one we happily recommend to hobbyists building their first carpet. It can be cropped low for a foreground lawn or left to grow taller as a bushy midground filler, which makes it flexible for the compact tanks common in HDB and condo homes. The tissue-culture cup means it arrives clean, snail-free and ready to divide.

It is far less fussy than the true HC about CO2, growing acceptably in moderate light, though injection and brighter lighting give the densest, most pearling growth. Our warm ambient water suits it and conditioned local tap water is fine. Trim regularly to encourage horizontal spread; the cuttings replant readily, so a single cup can seed a surprisingly large area over a few weeks of consistent maintenance.

See the rest of our foreground plants, and read our pearlweed care guide and the carpet plant comparison to pick the right species for your scape.