Bacopa caroliniana (blue waterhyssop)
SYNONYM(S) : Bacopa amplexicaulis, Bacopa caroliniana (ref).
- Maximum size: 20 - 30 cm
- pH of water: 6.8 - 7.2
- DH of water: dGH 4 - 8 °N
- Recommended temperature: 21 - 27 °C ( 69.8 - 80.6 °F)
- Recommended substrate: Fine gravel
- Light conditions: Bright
- Place in aquarium: Background
- Way of propagation: Cuttings
- Plant origin: North America
- Growth: Normal
It is a fairly easy plant to grow with no special requirements. If grown in bright light the plant will develop a red-brown colouring. Grown emersed the plant flowers easily with bright blue flowers. In the aquarium the plant should be planted in groups to get the best effect. Bacopa caroliniana can be propagated easily by cuttings but the flowers do not seem to set seed easily. In an open aquarium the plants will grow through the surface easily.
Habitat
This is an aquatic emergent plant. Bacopa is an emersed plant. This small sprawling herb is common in fresh and brackish waters.
Bacopa caroliniana (family Scrophulariaceae) is a North American species. It is a fairly easy plant to grow with no special requirements. If grown in bright light the plant will develop a red-brown colouring. Grown emersed the plant flowers easily with bright blue flowers. In the aquarium the plant should be planted in groups to get the best effect. Bacopa caroliniana can be propagated easily by cuttings but the flowers do not seem to set seed easily. In an open aquarium the plants will grow through the surface easily
Edible herb
Bacopa (Bacopa caroliniana) has lemony leaves and is used as a seasoning.
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