Giant Baby Tears [Micranthemum Umbrosum]

Description

Product Overview

Add vibrant life and dense greenery to your aquarium with Giant Baby Tears (Micranthemum umbrosum), a stunning aquatic plant native to North America. Known for its small, rounded leaves and versatile growth habits, Giant Baby Tears brings texture, depth, and a lively green color to freshwater aquascapes. This fast-growing plant adapts its form based on planting density—growing upright when planted closely or spreading horizontally into a lush carpet when given space. Perfect for both foreground and midground placement, it thrives under medium to high lighting and flourishes without requiring CO₂ injection, making it an excellent choice for aquarists of all experience levels. Whether creating a vibrant green carpet or vertical accents, Giant Baby Tears adds dynamic beauty and freshness to any tank.

Product Features

• Versatile Growth Habit – Spreads into a dense carpet or grows upright depending on planting density.

• Bright Green Leaves – Adds vibrant color and fine texture to any aquascape.

• Fast Growing – Quickly fills in tank spaces for lush, natural scenery.

• Easy to Care For – Perfect for beginners and advanced aquarists alike.

• Ideal for Foreground or Midground – Suitable for various aquascape designs and layouts.

Product Specifications

• Scientific Name: Micranthemum umbrosum

• Common Name: Giant Baby Tears

• Bundle Size: Varies (typically a generous portion for planting)

• Max Size: Above 4 inches (height varies depending on conditions)

• Care Level: Easy

• Growth Rate: Fast

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required (but benefits from CO₂ for faster growth)

• Lighting Requirements: Medium to high light preferred

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Color: Bright green

• Propagation: Stem cuttings replanted in substrate

❓ Related FAQs

Q1: Can Giant Baby Tears grow without CO₂ injection?
A1: Yes! It thrives without CO₂ but grows faster and denser with additional CO₂.

Q2: Will Giant Baby Tears carpet my aquarium?
A2: Absolutely! With sufficient light and space, it spreads horizontally to create a lush green carpet.

Q3: How tall does Giant Baby Tears grow?
A3: It typically reaches over 4 inches but can stay lower when grown as a carpet under bright light.

Q4: Is Giant Baby Tears beginner-friendly?
A4: Yes! It’s easy to care for and adaptable, making it suitable for beginners.

Q5: How do I propagate Giant Baby Tears?
A5: Simply trim healthy stems and replant them into the substrate to encourage new growth.

Q6: Why is my Giant Baby Tears growing tall instead of spreading?
A6: Dense planting or lower light levels often encourage upward growth. Space the stems and provide brighter light for horizontal spread.

Q7: Can Giant Baby Tears be used in paludariums?
A7: Yes! It grows well emersed in high-humidity environments like paludariums or terrariums.