Common Name: Water Hyssop, Lemon Bacopa, Giant Red Bacopa
Lemon Bacopa is a lovely midground stem plant with delicate, flower-like clusters of light green leaves. This aquarium hobby staple adds a whimsical accent to the planted tank. Lemon bacopa can be grown submersed or emersed and will bloom tiny purple and blue flowers above water. Pleasantly, it has the smell of lemon when crushed or cut.
This plant can be great for beginners because it does not need CO2 injection. It does prefer a nutrient-rich environment and clean water. Lemon bacopa requires moderate light but can tolerate low lighting if necessary. Leaves will turn reddish or bronze under high light. When phosphate levels are low leaves can attain a pink hue. Lemon bacopa is propagated through cuttings that easily take root in the substrate.
Notes:
Tissue culture plants are grown in vitro from a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants. They provide the best option for those who want to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into the aquarium.
Remove tissue culture gel before planting. Simply wash the gel away or soak the plant in water and squeeze the gel off with your fingers.
Bacopa is extremely hardy aquarium plants and is a great beginner choice. However, its leaves are fragile and should be handled with care.
For instructions on how to properly plant tissue culture aquarium plants, click here.
CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Bacopa Amplexicaulis UNS Tissue Culture is a hardy aquarium plant known for its healthy appearance and ease of care. Customers appreciate its fast growth and the aesthetic it brings to planted tanks. It thrives in moderate light and nutrient-rich environments, making it a great choice for beginners.
"plants came super healthy, and having been growing super fast ever since it was added into my planted tank." — Patrick P.
"Looks good and growing well in my low tech tank." — Anita V.
"It started growing immediately and looks healthy." — Ellen
Reviews
"Muy Bien"
— Carson (4/5)
"I find this plant hard to grow, but it came in good condition"
— Ryan (4/5)
Received her healthy and lush
"Received her healthy and lush"
— Lori L. (5/5)
Great plant what I had
"Great plant what I had expected"
— Test T. (5/5)
Will buy again
"I loved the packaging. It was really easy getting the plants out."
— Kortni J. (5/5)
MELTED 😢
"Looked great but all melted in my tank, wasn’t as hardy as I thought it would be. Not sure if it was supposed to have any roots but mine arrived without any. Disappointing but all the other plants I ordered are doing great."
— Lobsang T. (2/5)
Healthy plants
"Plants arrived in good condition and are adapting well to their new tank."
— Jacob M. (5/5)
good quality, fast growing
"plants came super healthy, and having been growing super fast ever since it was added into my planted tank."
— Patrick P. (5/5)
No risk
"Nice plant. Had weather issues and some of them were dead. Bruce plant made it right."
— Andrea M. (5/5)
Perfect!
"Plant came healthy and green, no dead or melted leaves."
