Bacopa Australis care guide
Bacopa Australis (Bacopa australis) — medium light, 20-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Bacopa Australis (Bacopa australis) is an aquatic plant of the family Plantaginaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as a beginner-level species. It is typically grown under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection on nutrient-rich aquasoil. A compact and versatile Bacopa species with small, round, bright green leaves. Grows in a creeping pattern and can form an attractive low carpet under medium to high light. Easier than many carpeting plants, making it a great stepping stone to more demanding species.
Taxonomy
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Genus: Bacopa
- Scientific name: Bacopa australis
- Common synonyms: Southern Bacopa
Habitat
Bacopa is a pantropical genus of small marsh plants in the family Plantaginaceae; species occur in shallow standing water, wet meadows and stream margins of the Americas and Asia. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from South America.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 20-28 °C (68-82 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-12 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 15 cm
- Growth rate: medium
- Recommended placement: midground
Placement
Mid-to-background stem; smaller, slower forms hold compact upright shape that pairs well with feathery neighbours. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the midground under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection, using nutrient-rich aquasoil.
Propagation
Cuttings root readily when replanted; periodic trimming maintains a dense cluster. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: stem cuttings.
Common issues
Older bottom leaves yellow and fall first under shading; restoring direct light and trimming the canopy stops further loss.