Baby Tears – Giant Portion Cup (Hemianthus micranthemoides)

🌱 Baby Tears – Giant Portion Cup (Hemianthus micranthemoides)

Description:
Baby Tears (Hemianthus micranthemoides), also known as Pearl Grass or Micranthemum micranthemoides, is a popular aquarium stem plant prized for its tiny, round leaves and dense carpeting growth. Supplied in a giant portion cup, this plant is ideal for creating lush foreground carpets, bushy mid-ground thickets, or accent patches in aquascapes. Fast-growing and vibrant green, Baby Tears thrives in planted tanks and adds a natural, fresh look to any aquarium.

Care Information

• Care Level: Easy to Medium
• Lighting: Medium to High (strong light encourages compact carpet growth)
• CO₂: Recommended for lush carpeting, but not required
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Placement: Foreground or midground
• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• pH: 5.5–7.5

Benefits

• Creates dense green carpets in aquascapes
• Provides shelter for shrimp and fry
• Oxygenates water and improves aquarium health
• Versatile: can be used as a foreground carpet or trimmed midground bush

❓ FAQ

Q: Is Baby Tears good for beginners?
A: Yes, it grows well under medium light, but looks best with CO₂ and regular trimming.

Q: Can it be grown floating?
A: It prefers to be rooted but will float temporarily before settling.

Q: How do I plant it?
A: Divide the portion cup into smaller clumps and plant in the substrate using tweezers for best results.

Q: Is it safe for shrimp and snails?
A: Absolutely! Shrimp love grazing on the biofilm around Baby Tears leaves.