Bacoba Lanigera

Bacopa lanigera is a freshwater aquatic stem plant used in aquariums for its soft green foliage and natural bushy growth. It is sometimes confused or miswritten as Bacoba lanigera, but the correct name is Bacopa lanigera.

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific name: Bacopa lanigera
• Family: Plantaginaceae
• Plant type: Aquatic stem plant
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Growth habit: Upright, branching stems

🍃 Appearance

• Light to medium green leaves arranged in pairs along the stem
• Leaves are slightly fuzzy/soft in texture compared to other Bacopa species
• Forms dense bushy clusters when trimmed
• Gives a natural “soft green background” effect in tanks

💡 Aquarium Requirements

• 💡 Light: Low to medium (higher light = faster growth)
• 🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
• 💧 pH: 6.0–7.5
• 🌱 Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate improves growth

🌱 Care Tips

• Trim regularly to encourage side shoots and bushy growth
• Can grow submerged or partially emersed
• Responds well to fertilizers, especially nitrogen and micronutrients
• Easy plant for beginners

✂️ Propagation

• Very easy via stem cuttings
• Cut healthy top stems and replant into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Midground to background plant
• Great for creating dense green sections in natural aquascapes
• Works well in community tanks and beginner setups