Bacopa Caroliniana (Bacopa caroliniana) Care Guide

A sturdy stem plant with thick round leaves that emits a pleasant lemon scent when crushed. Grows slowly compared to other stem plants, making it easier to maintain in the background.

Overview

Bacopa caroliniana is an aquatic plant in the family Plantaginaceae. A sturdy stem plant with thick round leaves that emits a pleasant lemon scent when crushed. Grows slowly compared to other stem plants, making it easier to maintain in the background.

Taxonomy

Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Bacopa
Scientific name: Bacopa caroliniana
Other names: Blue Water Hyssop, Lemon Bacopa

Habitat

Native to marshy areas of the southern United States. The crushed foliage emits a lemon scent, hence the common name lemon bacopa. Grows submerged or emerged along the margins of ponds and slow streams.

Growth requirements

Light: medium (≈50-80 PAR at substrate)
CO2: optional (CO2 improves growth and coloration)
Temperature: 20-28 °C
pH: 6-7.5
GH: 3-12 °dGH
Nutrient demand: low
Growth rate: medium
Difficulty: beginner

Placement

Recommended placement: background
Maximum height: 30 cm
Trim every: 14 days

Propagation

In cultivation the plant is propagated by stem cuttings (replant the upper portion after trimming).