Bacopa Caroliniana

Bacopa caroliniana — Bold, Fragrant & Effortlessly Beautiful

Bacopa caroliniana is one of the most beloved and forgiving stem plants in the aquascaping hobby. With its thick, succulent stems and rounded, bright green leaves, it brings a lush, full-bodied presence to any planted tank. A favourite among beginners and seasoned aquascapers alike, this North American native is as resilient as it is beautiful — thriving even in lower-tech setups without CO₂ injection.

Crush a leaf between your fingers and you'll discover its signature lemon-mint scent — a small but delightful reminder that you're working with something truly alive. In the aquarium, its upright growth and dense foliage create a striking backdrop that makes foreground plants pop and midground details shine.

Care & Planting Tips

• Ideal as a background plant — plant in groups of 5+ stems for a full, lush wall of green
• One of the easiest stem plants to propagate — cut just below a node and replant
• Grows well in low to high light; higher light and CO₂ will accelerate growth and may bring out golden hues
• Tolerates a wide range of water conditions — great for community tanks

Ideal Tank Parameters

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• gH: 3 – 15
• Temperature: 18 – 28°C (64 – 82°F)
• Lighting: Low to High
• CO₂: Not required

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