Tropica 1-2-Grow! Bacopa caroliniana
Bacopa caroliniana is a classic, easy stem plant that’s perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers. It features thick, oval leaves on upright stems and develops a slight copper or pink tint under strong light. As a Tropica 1-2-Grow! tissue culture, it arrives clean, pest-free, and ready to plant right away.
✓ Reliable, undemanding, and great for learning stem trimmingUse it as a background plant in small tanks or mid-to-background in larger layouts.
Beginner-Friendly Slow–Moderate Growth Pest-Free Cup
Key Features
- Very adaptable: Grows in low to medium light; colours up better in high light.
- Thick, sturdy stems: Easier to plant than fine-leaf species.
- Tissue culture grown: Snail-, algae-, and pesticide-free — safe for shrimp.
- Great for Dutch/Nature layouts: Adds vertical structure and fresh green colour.
- Easy propagation: Simply cut the tops and replant.
Care Guidelines
| Scientific Name |
Bacopa caroliniana |
| Type |
Stem Plant |
| Growth Rate |
Slow to Moderate |
| Height |
15 – 30 cm |
| Lighting |
Low – Medium (High for slight pink tint) |
| CO₂ |
Not required (improves growth and colour) |
| Placement |
Midground to Background |
| Propagation |
Cut tops and replant into substrate |
Planting Tips
- Rinse off the culture gel and divide the cup into several small portions.
- Plant stems individually a few centimetres apart to let light reach the lower leaves.
- Trim regularly to encourage bushier, fuller groups.
- Best results in nutrient-rich substrate with stable water parameters.
Tip: Combine Bacopa caroliniana with fine-textured stems (like Rotala) to create contrast in leaf size and thickness.
Shop Tropica 1-2-Grow! Bacopa caroliniana in Canada from Aquascaperoom. Clean, tissue-cultured aquarium plants shipped Canada-wide for planted and aquascape tanks.
