Bacopa Caroliniana Red

Bacopa caroliana red offers a tall structure, uniform leaf pattern, and unique coloring, making this an excellent addition to aquatic landscapes. The slow-to-medium growth rate of this plant also makes it easy to tend. Intense lighting encourages this variety to develop pinkish-red tips. Bacopa caroliniana is known commonly as water hyssop, lemon bacopa, or mint bacopa; these names hint at the pleasant smell the leaves give off when crushed. Best Locations For Growing Bacopa Caroliniana RedUtilize the tall, bold structure of this Bacopa as a background structure in an aquascape. It tolerates bright light well, so can be useful in lending shade to other less light-loving plants.  The minimum recommended tank size for this species is 10 gallons. Shrimp and small fish also benefit from the cover a Bacopa Carolina red provides.Bacopa Caroliniana Red Sunlight RequirementsThe Bacopa Caroliniana Red grows well under both low and high light conditions. Strong light does lead to better growth and encourages the reddish leaf coloration that gives this cultivar its name. A photoperiod of 8 to 10 hours per day is ideal for the Bacopa Carolina Red.Bacopa Caroliniana Red CarePlant the Bacopa Caroliniana Red roots carefully in the tank substrate, taking care not to damage the stems. Newly-planted specimens may require plant weights to hold down stems until roots can form. Remove dead leaves, flowers and stems to keep the plant looking tidy and maintain good water quality. Snip off the top of shoots to encourage side shoots and give the plant a bushier appearance.Watering Bacopa Caroliniana RedThis Bacopa grows well as a submerged plant. The plant’s best performance occurs when the water pH is between 6 and 8 and temperature is maintained between 68 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Poor water quality and algae growth can inhibit plant health.Feeding Bacopa Caroliniana RedIf the tank where the Bacopa is growing also contains fish, supplemental fertilization may not be necessary. However, where there are numerous plants or in aquascapes without fish, a liquid fertilizer intended for aquariums will encourage Bacopa vigor.Bacopa Caroliniana Red InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average – Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: ModerateHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 16 inchesMature Spread: 1 inchFlowering: YesFlower Color(s): Pink, WhiteFlower Shade/Description: Pink and WhiteFragrant: YesFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): Green, OrangeFoliage Description: Green with Bronze Color TonesTemperature: 68° – 82°F (20° – 28°C)Humidity: Common Name: Bacopa Caroliniana RedOther Name(s): Bacopa Red, Lemon BacopaScientific Name: Adenosma carolinianaPlant Type: House Plant