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Lemon Bacopa
Bacopa amplexicaulis
Bacopa amplexicaulis is an easy-to-grow stem plant with distinctive bright green, clasping leaves that wrap partially around the stem. Native to the Americas, it thrives both submerged and emersed, making it suitable for aquariums, paludariums, and ripariums. Its upright, lush growth habit makes it an excellent background choice in aquascapes.
Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium
Care Level: Easy
Light Requirements: Low to Moderate Light
CO₂ Requirements: CO₂ Optional
Placement: Background
Growth Characteristics: Medium-Growing, Stem Plant
Water Parameters: Soft to Moderately Hard Water, pH 6.0–7.5
Special Features: Clasping leaf base around stems; hardy nature
Country of Origin: North, Central, and South America
Light: Low to moderate; higher light promotes more compact growth
Water: Adaptable to a wide range of water hardness; stable conditions preferred
Temperature: 64–82°F (18–28°C)
Soil: Nutrient-rich substrate beneficial but not required; absorbs nutrients from water column
Placement: Best as a background plant to add height and greenery
Size: Can reach up to 50 cm tall
Rate: Moderate growth speed; responds well to trimming
Foliage: Bright green, rounded leaves that clasp the stem
Flowering: Produces small pale purple to blue flowers in emersed growth
Fertilizer: Benefits from macro- and micronutrient dosing
CO₂: Optional; increases growth speed and leaf size
Pruning/Propagation: Trim tops and replant cuttings for bushier growth
Special Tips: Avoid shading from taller plants; thrives in low- to high-tech setups
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