Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple'

Introduce a splash of vibrant color to your aquarium with Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple', a captivating stem plant renowned for its striking purple hues under optimal conditions. When purchased as a tissue culture, this specimen ensures a healthy, pest-free addition to your aquascape.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Purple Coloration: Under intense lighting, Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' develops deep purple foliage, creating a stunning contrast against green aquatic plants.

• Medium to Fast Growth Rate: With proper care, this plant exhibits a moderate to rapid growth rate, making it suitable for midground to background placement in your aquarium.

• Tissue Culture Quality: Grown in sterile, in-vitro conditions, ensuring a contaminant-free specimen ready for immediate planting.

Care Requirements:

• Light Demand: High; intense lighting is essential to achieve and maintain its vibrant purple coloration.

• CO₂ Requirement: Medium to High; consistent CO₂ injection promotes healthy growth and enhances coloration.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C).
  • pH: 5.5 – 7.5.
  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water is acceptable.

• Nutrient-Rich Substrate: Thrives in nutrient-dense aquarium soil; regular fertilization supports robust growth.

Propagation:

• Propagates through stem cuttings.
• Cut healthy stems and replant them into the substrate to encourage new growth.

Ideal For:

• Aquarists seeking to introduce a unique and colorful plant to their aquascape.
• Midground to background placement in planted tanks.
• Creating contrast and visual interest in high-light aquarium setups.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the tissue culture gel thoroughly before planting.
• Divide the plant into smaller portions and plant them individually to encourage quicker establishment and spread.
• Maintain stable water parameters and consistent CO₂ injection for optimal growth.

Incorporate Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' into your aquarium to add a touch of vibrant color and elegance. Its unique appearance and moderate care requirements make it a rewarding choice for aquarists aiming to enhance their aquascape.