Carolina Bacopa
Bacopa caroliniana
Plantaginaceae
About
Carolina bacopa is a hardy North American stem plant with pairs of thick, rounded, slightly succulent leaves that give off a faint lemon scent when crushed. Slow to moderate in growth and undemanding, it thrives without CO2 and forgives beginner mistakes, making it a dependable choice for background and midground planting. Under strong light and lean nutrients the upright tops flush an attractive copper to pink.
Care
Plant stems in the substrate with a little space between them, provide low to moderate light, and trim and replant the tops to keep growth bushy. No CO2 required, though it speeds things up.
Diet
Feeds from both roots and the water column; benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate and light column dosing, but grows steadily even in modestly fertilised low-tech tanks.
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Frequently asked questions
- What water parameters does a Carolina Bacopa need?
- Carolina Bacopa does best at 15–29 °C (59–84.2 °F), pH 5–8 and a general hardness of 2–20 °dGH.
- Where should Carolina Bacopa be placed in the aquarium?
- Carolina Bacopa works best at the back of the tank and reaches around 40 cm.
- Is the Carolina Bacopa suitable for beginners?
- Yes — Carolina Bacopa is one of the easier species to keep and forgives typical first-tank mistakes, as long as the aquarium is cycled and maintained.