Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis
Bacopa Amplexicaulis

Bacopa Amplexicaulis

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Common Name: Lemon Bacopa
Scientific Name: (Bacopa amplexicaulis / Bacopa caroliniana)

Bacopa Amplexicaulis is a hardy aquatic plant native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its bright green, thick leaves and its distinct lemon scent when touched. Thriving in both submerged and emersed conditions, this versatile plant is suitable for aquariums, paludariums, and vivariums.

  • Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium
  • Care Level: Easy
  • Light Requirements: Moderate Light, High Light
  • CO2 Requirements: CO2 Optional
  • Placement: Background, Middleground
  • Growth Characteristics: Moderate-Growing, Upright
  • Water Parameters: Soft Water, Hard Water, Neutral pH
  • Special Features: Lemon-Scented, Flowering, Beginner-Friendly
  • Country of Origin: Southeastern United States (Species)
  • Light: Moderate to strong; brighter light can induce a bronze or pinkish hue in the leaves.
  • Water: Soft to hard water with a pH of 6.0–8.0. Thrives submerged and adapts well to emersed setups.
  • Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C).
  • Soil: Nutrient-rich substrate is recommended but can also grow in inert substrates with liquid fertilization.
  • Placement: Best suited as a background plant, though it can work in the middleground of larger tanks.
  • Size: Grows 8–20 inches tall, making it ideal for medium to large aquariums.
  • Rate: Moderate-growing; easy to maintain.
  • Foliage: Thick, oval-shaped green leaves with a lemon scent. Leaves may develop bronze tones under high light.
  • Flowering: Produces small blue or purple flowers in emersed conditions.
  • Fertilizer: Benefits from liquid fertilizers with micronutrients. CO2 supplementation is optional but promotes faster growth and better coloration.
  • Pruning/Propagation: Trim regularly to encourage bushier growth. Propagate by cutting and replanting healthy stems in the substrate.
  • Special Tips: Ideal for low-tech and high-tech setups. Avoid excessive shading by taller plants to maintain steady growth.

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