Bacopa Ampolexicaullis

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific name: Bacopa amplexicaulis
• Family: Plantaginaceae
• Plant type: Aquatic stem plant
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate

🍃 Appearance

• Upright stems with pairs of rounded to slightly elongated leaves
• Bright to medium green coloration
• Leaves appear fuller and broader than some other Bacopa species
• Creates a soft natural background effect

💡 Aquarium Requirements

• 💡 Light: Medium to high
• 🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
• 💧 pH: 6.0–7.5
• 🌱 Substrate: Nutrient-rich aquarium substrate preferred
• 🫧 CO₂: Optional, but improves growth and density

🌱 Care Tips

• Trim tops regularly to promote branching
• Maintain stable nutrients for healthy leaf development
• Avoid excessive shading from taller plants
• Good water circulation supports clean growth

✂️ Propagation

• Propagates easily from stem cuttings
• Cut healthy stems and replant directly into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Best for midground to background placement
• Suitable for nature-style and planted community aquariums
• Pairs nicely with red plants for color contrast