Lemon Bacopa
Bacopa caroliniana · family Plantaginaceae
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Helpful
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 5–15 °dGH
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Height
- up to 30 cm
- Placement
- Midground
- Root feeder
- No
Pros and cons
- Easy stem plant for beginners
- Tops blush pink under bright light
- Propagates from cuttings — endless free stock
- Tolerant of parameters
- Without CO₂, growth is slower
- Without pruning, stretches up and bottoms go bare
- Needs at least medium light
Description
A midground stem plant with rounded, fleshy leaves. Under bright light the tops take on a red-copper tint. Smells of lemon when cut.
Care
Plant stems in a group. Pruned tops re-root. Feed through the water column.
FAQ
- Почему верхушки бакопы не краснеют?
- Нужен яркий свет (≥0.5 Вт/л) и достаточно железа. Без этого остаётся ярко-зелёной.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Bacopa caroliniana · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22