Bacopa Australis

Bacopa australis — A Lush Carpet of Green for Your Aquascape

Bacopa australis is a delicate, small-leaved stem plant native to South America, prized by aquascapers for its compact, bushy growth and vibrant emerald-green foliage. Unlike its larger Bacopa cousins, australis stays low and dense — making it an exceptional choice for mid-ground planting or softening the transition between foreground carpets and taller background stems.

Imagine a tank where lush, rounded leaves catch the light and sway gently with the current — that's the quiet elegance Bacopa australis brings to any planted aquarium. Whether you're building a Nature Aquarium layout or a lush Dutch-style scape, this plant adds texture, depth, and a sense of natural abundance.

Care & Planting Tips

• Plant in small groups of 3–5 stems for the most natural, decorative effect
• Easy to propagate — simply trim a healthy side shoot and replant it in the substrate
• Moderate lighting encourages compact, bushy growth; higher light may bring out reddish undertones
• CO₂ injection is beneficial but not required for healthy growth

Ideal Tank Parameters

• pH: 6.5 – 7.2
• gH: 3 – 10
• kH: 1 – 2
• TDS: 100 – 300
• Temperature: 18 – 25°C (64 – 78°F)

Sold as a stem cutting. Appearance may vary slightly based on growth conditions.