Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' (Potted Aquarium Plant)
Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' (Potted Aquarium Plant)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What lighting does this plant need?
What lighting does this plant need?
Medium to high lighting is recommended; this is also what brings out the strongest purple colouring in the foliage.
Where should I plant it in my aquascape?
Where should I plant it in my aquascape?
It's listed for background placement, and it also suits midground positions if you want to build in more height and colour variation.
Do I need CO2 to grow this plant?
Do I need CO2 to grow this plant?
CO2 isn't required, but adding it is worth considering if you want to maximise growth rate and colour vibrancy.
How do I propagate it?
How do I propagate it?
Take stem cuttings from an established plant and replant them; this is a straightforward way to grow more from a single pot.
What format does it come in?
What format does it come in?
It's supplied as a pack of five pots, ready to divide into stem cuttings for planting.
A potted stem plant with purple-and-green foliage that adds colour contrast to freshwater aquascapes. Grown under medium to high lighting, it gives background and midground areas a point of visual interest that plain green stem plants don't provide. Suited to aquarists at any stage, from newly planted tanks to established aquascapes.
Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' is a stem plant that shows genuine purple tones through its green foliage, a colour note most background stem plants don't offer. It's supplied as a pack of five pots, ready to divide into stem cuttings and plant into a freshwater aquascape. The plant suits aquascapers who want a point of colour contrast rather than another shade of green, and the purple intensifies under medium to high lighting, giving the display a bolder, more layered look.
Native to South American wetlands, it adapts well to typical planted-tank conditions. It's generally placed toward the background of a layout, though the same stems also work in the midground where more height variation and colour are wanted.
Growth is moderate, which keeps trimming manageable and makes the plant easy to shape as the aquascape develops. A nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilising keep growth steady, and CO2 addition is worth considering if you want to push growth rate and colour further.
New plants come from simple stem cuttings, so a single pot can be divided and replanted as it fills in. It's described as a plant that works well for aquarists at different stages of experience, from those building a first planted tank through to more deliberate aquascaping projects.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Origin | South America |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Aquarium placement | Background |
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