Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop or Brahmi, is a popular and hardy stem plant offered by Kaiser Aquatics. It features small, rounded green leaves that grow opposite each other along thick stems. Known for its versatility and ease of care, Bacopa monnieri thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions, making it ideal for beginners and a staple in low- to high-tech planted tanks.
This plant grows upright with a bushy appearance, making it perfect for the midground or background, and it can also be grown emersed in paludariums or Wabi-Kusa-style displays.
Key Features
🌿 Bright Green Foliage: Rounded leaves add a soft, clean texture to aquascapes.
⚙️ Easy to Grow: Tolerates a wide range of light, water, and nutrient conditions.
🔄 Versatile Use: Works in aquariums, paludariums, and emersed setups.
✂️ Easy Propagation: Simply cut and replant stems for fast coverage.
Plant Information
Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri
Common Name: Water Hyssop, Brahmi
Origin: Cosmopolitan (native to tropical and subtropical regions)
Family: Plantaginaceae
Height: 15–30+ cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Placement: Midground to Background
Light Requirement: Low to High
CO₂ Requirement: Not required (beneficial)
Temperature: 20–28 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Care Requirements
💡 Lighting: Adaptable to low or high light. Higher light leads to more compact growth and brighter coloration.
💨 CO₂: Not essential but helps promote faster, fuller growth.
💧 Water Conditions: Soft to moderately hard water, pH between 6.0 and 7.5, temperatures from 20–28 °C.
✂️ Trimming: Regular trimming promotes bushier growth and helps maintain shape.
Planting Tips
Plant individual stems with a bit of space between each to allow light to reach lower leaves.
Works well as a vertical accent in the mid- to back sections of the tank.
Can also be grown emersed in shallow water setups or humid environments.
Why Choose Bacopa monnieri from Kaiser Aquatics?
Kaiser Aquatics’ Bacopa monnieri is a healthy, nursery-grown selection ideal for aquarists looking for reliability and vibrant growth. Whether you’re setting up your first planted tank or designing a lush aquascape, this versatile stem plant adds structure, greenery, and ease of maintenance to your layout.
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