Bacopa serpyllifolia

Bacopa serpyllifolia

Bacopa serpyllifolia is a stem plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • Growth typeStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height2–7.9" (5–20 cm)

About this plant

Care level: Intermediate. Light requirement: high. Injected CO₂: required.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Intermediate
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
2–7.9" (5–20 cm)

Water conditions

Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.

pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–7 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Width
1.6–2" (4–5 cm)
Propagation
Cuttings

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What you’ll need to grow Bacopa serpyllifolia

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Bacopa
Botanical name
Bacopa serpyllifolia

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