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Bacopa caroliniana – 5 Stems

Bacopa caroliniana is a hardy, slow-growing aquarium plant native to the southeastern USA. Its easy maintenance and adaptability make it a favorite among aquarists. In nature, it thrives in boggy areas, partially submerged. This plant is great for aquascaping as it can be trimmed and shaped to fit different layouts.

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Bacopa caroliniana ā€“ Easy & Versatile Aquarium Plant

Common Names: Mint Bacopa, Lemon Bacopa, Blue Water Hyssop

Overview

Bacopa caroliniana is a hardy, slow-growing aquarium plant native to the southeastern USA. Its easy maintenance and adaptability make it a favorite among aquarists. In nature, it thrives in boggy areas, partially submerged. This plant is great for aquascaping as it can be trimmed and shaped to fit different layouts.

Appearance

  • Grows 10 to 50 cm tall and 3 to 4 cm wide.
  • Leaves are thick, succulent, and release a lemony scent when crushed.
  • Colors range from greenish-yellow to pinkish copper-brown, depending on light intensity.
  • Produces bluish-purple flowers when grown emersed, but flowers usually decompose in aquariums.

Plant Type: Hard plant

Water & Lighting Requirements

  • Temperature: 21ā€“27Ā°C
  • Lighting: Prefers bright light but can tolerate moderate lighting.
  • pH Level: 6.5ā€“7.5
  • Water Hardness: 71ā€“143 ppm

Benefits & Uses

āœ” Aquascaping Favorite ā€“ Adds color and structure to planted tanks.
āœ” Natural Air Freshener ā€“ Leaves emit a refreshing citrus fragrance.
āœ” Medicinal Uses ā€“ Traditionally used for respiratory relief.
āœ” Scientific Interest ā€“ Can glow red under gold nanoparticles, a potential breakthrough for energy research.

Propagation

Bacopa caroliniana propagates through lateral shoots. Cut a side shoot from the parent plant, remove the lower leaves, and plant the bare stem in the substrate. New shoots will grow quickly. When introducing it to a new tank, fertilizers and nitrates help boost initial growth.

A beautiful and functional plant, Bacopa caroliniana is a great addition to any aquarium! šŸŒæšŸ’§