Aquarium plant

Bacopa australis

Foreground, Midground, BackgroundStem plant

Save this plant or add it directly to one of your aquariums.

Plant overview

Bacopa australis grows as a stem plant and fits foreground and midground and background planting. Care: medium care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–26 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height1–4 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Width
2–4 cm
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
green

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Bacopa

Similar plants

Bacopa salzmannii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Bacopa sp. "Colorata" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Staurogyne sp. 'Bihar' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Ammannia gracilis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Ammannia senegalensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Apalanthe granatensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Bacopa australis be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground and background planting.

What light does Bacopa australis need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Bacopa australis?

Temperature: 20–26 °C.

How tall does Bacopa australis grow?

Height: 1–4 cm.