Dwarf Baby Tears Tissue Culture

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Micranthemum callitrichoides is a small aquatic plant commonly known as "Dwarf Baby Tears" in the aquarium hobby. It is native to Cuba and was previously known as Hemianthus callitrichoides cuba, but in 2010, it was reclassified as Micranthemum callitrichoides based on molecular and morphological studies.

Dwarf Baby Tears Tissue Culture

Sale price
$9.99
Regular price
$14.99

Micranthemum Callitrichoides, commonly known as Dwarf Baby Tears. It is a popular aquatic plant in the aquarium hobby. Native to Cuba, this plant was formerly known as Hemianthus Callitrichoides Cuba until its reclassification in 2010 based on molecular and morphological studies.

Key Features

  • Scientific Name: Micranthemum Callitrichoides
  • Common Name: Dwarf Baby Tears
  • Family: Linderniaceae
  • Origin: Cuba
  • Leaf Color: Bright green
  • Growth Form: Dense, lush carpet

Unique Characteristics

Dwarf Baby Tears are prized for their tiny, bright green leaves and their ability to form a dense, lush carpet in the foreground of aquariums. This plant creates a beautiful and natural-looking aquascape, adding a vibrant touch to any tank.

Ideal Conditions

To thrive, Micranthemum Callitrichoides requires specific conditions:

  • Light: High intensity
  • CO2: Supplementation required
  • Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred
  • Water Temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
  • pH Range: 5.0-7.5

Care and Maintenance

This plant demands careful attention but rewards with rapid growth and stunning aesthetics:

  • Lighting: Ensure high light levels to promote healthy growth.
  • CO2 Injection: Regular CO2 supplementation is necessary for optimal growth.
  • Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its compact form and encourages a thick carpet.
  • Fertilization: Regular fertilization supports vibrant growth and health.

Aquascaping Uses

Micranthemum Callitrichoides is ideal for creating a lush foreground:

  • Foreground Plant: Perfect for forming a dense, green carpet in the foreground.
  • Accent Plant: Adds texture and vibrant color to aquascapes.
  • Nano Tanks: Its small size makes it perfect for nano aquariums.

The dense, lush carpets formed by Dwarf Baby Tears provide excellent contrast and visual interest in both Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes.

Propagation

Propagation is simple and effective. This plant propagates through runners, which can be separated and replanted to encourage new growth.

Micranthemum Callitrichoides is a must-have for any aquarist looking to create a stunning, natural-looking aquascape. Its dense, bright green carpets and unique appearance make it a standout choice for enhancing your aquarium.

  • Sold as a Tissue Culture plants with vitamin liquid/gel
  • Bag size: Approx. 4 inches
  • Sustainable growth aquarium plants species
  • Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.

 Scientific Name

Micranthemum callitrichoides

Misapplied Name

Hemianthus callitrichoides

Common Name

Dwarf Baby Tears, HC

Placement

Foreground

CO2

Required

Growth Rates

Slow

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Nutrient Substrate

Required

Can be grow emerged?

Yes

Lighting Requirements

High - Very High


    Handling time for Live Plants orders:
     
    Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
    UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
     
    Handling time for Live Animals orders:
    Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
    Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
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      • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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      • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

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      • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

         WHAT WE GUARANTEE

        24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

        1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
        2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

        Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

        It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

        Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

         

        WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

        Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

        However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

        1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
        2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
        3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
        4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

        Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

        Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

        Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

        Customer Reviews

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        Chris (United States)
        Excellent Quality

        All plants arrived in great shape and packaged professionally. I will definitely order again when I need fresh plants.

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        Mary (United States)
        Great

        Seems to be adapting well

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        M. (United States)
        oh yea!

        Okay so I was debating with myself for many days whether I wanted to go with monte carlo or d.b.t but I said what the hey! I want to go all out and I'm glad I did! These plants came in great condition (what you'd want esp from tissue culture). They are vibrant and so darn cute! Holding up well and ready for some CO2 lol. Shipped fast and arrived in my mailbox. Decent portion!

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        DB (United States)
        Arrive Alive!

        As advertised. Seem to be good quality. Arrived quickly, all plants showed up alive, something I've had problems with on other sites in the past. Would definitely use this place again.

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        Vito S. (United States)
        Awesome!

        Dwarf baby tears as well as all other purchases from APF were in excellent condition upon arrival and thriving. Also would like to mention that your order is shipped fast and packaged well. One of the finest companies I have purchased aquatic plants from. I highly recommend APF.

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        Max

        Ordered 10, all arrived bright green and healthy. After 1 week plants settled in nicely and are growing very beautifully.

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