How to prune hemianthus callitrichoides 'cuba'

As needed throughout the growing season. Use curved aquascaping scissors to trim the carpet to a uniform height of around 1–2 cm, cutting parallel to the substrate surface. Remove all trimmings immediately to prevent them floating and re-rooting elsewhere.

Every 1–2 weeks in high-tech (CO2, high light) setups. HC Cuba is a demanding carpeting plant that needs regular trimming to stay low and dense. Left unpruned, it grows upward rather than spreading laterally and eventually lifts off the substrate. Frequent trimming with aquascaping scissors encourages lateral spread and maintains the tight, lush carpet effect.

Use curved aquascaping scissors to trim the carpet to a uniform height of around 1–2 cm, cutting parallel to the substrate surface. Remove all trimmings immediately to prevent them floating and re-rooting elsewhere.