Description:
Micranthemum callitrichoides, also known as Dwarf Baby Tears, is a semi-aquatic plant endemic to the West Indies. It is popular in aquariums for creating lush foregrounds and requires high light and CO2 supplementation to thrive. This plant produces runners for propagation and forms a dense carpet under the right conditions.
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- [1] Hemianthus Callitrichoides (Dwarf Baby Tears) Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture: Buce Plant. Visit Source
- [2] Dwarf Baby Tears: Aquarium Plants Factory. Visit Source
- [3] Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Dwarf Baby Tears): Buce Plant. Visit Source
- [4] Hemianthus Callitrichoides (Dwarf Baby Tears) Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture: Buce Plant. Visit Source
- [5] Hemianthus callitrichoides: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [6] Dwarf Baby Tears: Aquarium Plants Factory. Visit Source
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Last Updated December 20, 2025