Bacopa Salzmannii care guide
Bacopa Salzmannii (Bacopa salzmannii) — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Bacopa Salzmannii (Bacopa salzmannii) 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 beautiful stem plant that develops reddish-purple coloration under good lighting. Compact growth habit makes it versatile for midground or background use in smaller tanks.
Taxonomy
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Genus: Bacopa
- Scientific name: Bacopa salzmannii
- Common synonyms: Purple 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: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-12 °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.