Bacopa Monnieri Bunch
Bacopa Monnieri Bunch (also known as Water Hyssop or Moneywort) is a hardy, light‑green stem plant that works beautifully as a mid‑ground or background feature in freshwater aquariums. This Bacopa Monnieri bunch is ideal for beginners and planted tank keepers who want an easy, bushy plant that doesn’t require CO₂ injection but still looks bright and fresh in the aquascape.
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Product Detials
Bacopa Monnieri Bunch is a classic aquarium stem plant with pairs of light green leaves growing along a sturdy stem from base to tip. Also known as Water Hyssop or Moneywort, this plant is popular in the aquascaping hobby for its clean, upright growth and cheerful colour that contrasts nicely with darker greens and red plants.
This listing is for a Bacopa Monnieri bunch, which can be separated into multiple stems and replanted to create a fuller group. Over time, Bacopa Monnieri forms a lush clump that works well as a mid‑ground or background plant in community and planted tanks.
Photo is an example of the plant – actual size and density of the Bacopa Monnieri bunch may vary slightly.
Key Features of Bacopa Monnieri Bunch
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Beginner‑friendly stem plant
Bacopa Monnieri Bunch is hardy, forgiving and a great choice for aquarists who are new to planted tanks. -
Attractive light green colour
The light green leaves of Bacopa Monnieri add a bright, fresh accent to the aquascape and pair well with darker plants and driftwood. -
Flexible placement
Can be used as a back or mid‑ground stem plant, depending on tank size and how tall you allow it to grow. -
No CO₂ required
This Bacopa Monnieri bunch does not require CO₂ injection, though it will grow even better in tanks with added CO₂ and good fertilisation.
Care Requirements for Bacopa Monnieri
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Lighting:
Bacopa Monnieri Bunch prefers moderate lighting. Under very low light, the lower parts of the stems may drop leaves or become sparse. With moderate light, it stays fuller and more compact. -
Water conditions (general guide):
- Temperature: around 20–28°C
- pH: roughly 6.5–7.8
- Suitable for most standard freshwater community setups
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Nutrients and substrate:
While Bacopa Monnieri is fairly undemanding, it does best in a nutrient‑rich environment with clean water. A good substrate and/or regular use of liquid fertilisers will help maintain strong growth and vibrant colour.
Planting and Propagation
To plant your Bacopa Monnieri Bunch:
- Gently separate the bunch into individual stems or small groups.
- Trim any damaged lower leaves.
- Push each stem into the substrate, leaving enough space between stems for light and water flow.
Bacopa Monnieri is easily propagated through cuttings. Once stems grow tall, you can trim the tops and replant them in the substrate. The cut tops will root, and the original stems often branch, creating a thicker, bushier group of Bacopa Monnieri over time.
Submersed and Emersed Growth
Bacopa Monnieri Bunch can be grown both fully submersed in the aquarium and emersed in humid conditions (such as paludariums or riparium setups). When grown emersed, Bacopa Monnieri may produce small pink‑white flowers above the water line, adding another point of interest to your display.
Use in Aquascaping
- Ideal for background rows in smaller tanks or mid‑ground clumps in larger aquariums
- Works well behind hardscape such as rocks and driftwood
- Provides cover and a sense of security for small fish and shrimp
- The clean, vertical growth of Bacopa Monnieri helps balance more wild or trailing plants in the layout
Because Bacopa Monnieri Bunch is hardy and adaptable, it is a great plant to recommend to beginners who want reliable growth without complex equipment.
