Roundleaf Bacopa care guide
Roundleaf Bacopa (Bacopa rotundifolia) — medium light, 20-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Roundleaf Bacopa (Bacopa rotundifolia) 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 any substrate. A charming stem plant with notably large, round leaves compared to other Bacopa species. Can grow both submerged and as a floating plant. Undemanding and adaptable, it provides good cover and a lush, leafy appearance in the midground or background.
Taxonomy
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Genus: Bacopa
- Scientific name: Bacopa rotundifolia
- Common synonyms: Disk Water Hyssop, Bacopa rotundifolia
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 North America.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 20-28 °C (68-82 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-15 °dGH
- Substrate: any
- Maximum height: 30 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 any substrate.
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.