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Portion size: 6 x 10cm cuttings
Pickup available at 1212 Canterbury Road
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Scientific Name:
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name:
Water hyssop, Indian pennywort
Description
Bacopa monnieri are known for their succulent, bright green rounded leaves which are widest near the tip.
Key Features
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Beginner-friendly: Bacopa monnieri looks great in aquariums. It does not usually show any nutrient deficiencies other than slower growth.
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Fast spreader: Grows quickly in nutrient-rich substrate and under good lighting.
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Medicinal usage: Beyond its use in aquariums, Bacopa is also valued in Ayurvedic medicine as a medicinal herb and in Vietnamese cuisine as a fresh vegetable.
Plant Profile
| Placement: | Background, Midground |
| Lighting: | Moderate to High |
| Temperature: | 18–28°C |
| CO₂ Requirement: | Optional |
| pH Range: | 6.0-7.5 |
| Substrate: | Sand, gravel, nutrient-rich substrate recommended |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate to Fast |
Care Instructions
Planting: Emersed cuttings can be planted by inserting the stems straight into the substrate. The plant will undergo a period of transition where the leaves may fall off and regrow in their submersed form.
Please note: Our tanks may contain other aquarium 'pests'. If you wish to keep your aquarium snail and pest free, rinse plants gently before adding them to your tank.