ADA Bacopa salzmannii Bacopa Salzmannii 'Purple' is an eye-catching aquatic plant known for its vibrant purple colouration, adding an exotic feel to your aquarium. How to use Bacopa Salzmannii Originating from South American wetlands, this hardy plant flourishes under medium to high lighting conditions, which enhance its purple hues. This...
Bacopa Salzmannii 'Purple' is an eye-catching aquatic plant known for its vibrant purple colouration, adding an exotic feel to your aquarium.
How to use Bacopa Salzmannii
Originating from South American wetlands, this hardy plant flourishes under medium to high lighting conditions, which enhance its purple hues. This makes it an excellent choice for midground or background placement.
Plant Maintenance
Relatively low-maintenance, Bacopa Salzmannii 'Purple' is suitable for high and low energy setups, however optimal growth and colour vibrancy are achieved with a nutrient-rich substrate, regular fertilisation, and the addition of CO₂. Its moderate growth rate allows for easy shaping and propagation is simple via stem cuttings.
Emersed Growth
Bacopa salzmannii can be grown emersed however it will stay more green out of water, it will also flower.
Key Information
Offers a bold, exotic colour to aquascapes
Suitable for midground or background placement, adding depth and contrast
Readily propagated via stem cuttings
Thrives under medium to high lighting and is suitable for aquarists of all levels
