Tropica 043 Tissue Culture - Bacopa caroliniana

Tropica 043 Tissue Culture - Bacopa caroliniana

Tropica 043 Tissue Culture - Bacopa caroliniana is a slow-growing stem plant for freshwater aquariums, supplied as a tissue culture plant in a closed cup. It suits aquarists who want a low-maintenance stem plant that does well in medium light and is easy to propagate.

About This Plant

Bacopa caroliniana originates from the US (North America) and has been used as an aquarium plant for many years. Its stems reach 10-30 cm (4-12") in length and 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") in width. Apart from relatively good light, it makes few demands. Its slow growth rate makes it one of the few stem plants that do not need much attention.

Key Benefits

• Thrives in medium light
• Slow growth rate, so it is easy to maintain and needs little attention
• Easy to propagate from cuttings
• A long-established aquarium plant with few demands beyond relatively good light
• Most decorative when planted in small groups
• Supplied as a tissue culture plant in a closed cup

How to Use

• Like most stem plants, Bacopa caroliniana looks best when planted in small groups.
• To propagate, take a side shoot as a cutting and plant it in the bottom (substrate).
• Provide relatively good, medium light. The manufacturer gives the average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant as 0,5 W/L.

Specifications

• Plant type: stem
• Origin: North America
• Growth rate: slow
• Height: 20 - 30+
• Stem length: 10-30 cm (4-12")
• Stem width: 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")
• Light demand: the average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L
• CO2: a medium need is 6-14 mg/L; a high demand is approx. 15-25 mg/L

What's Included

• Bacopa caroliniana aquarium plant grown from tissue culture, supplied in a closed cup

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does Bacopa caroliniana grow?
It has a slow growth rate. That is why it is one of the few stem plants that does not need much attention.

How much light does it need?
It thrives in medium light and makes few demands apart from relatively good light. For reference, the manufacturer gives the average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant as 0,5 W/L.

What CO2 levels should I be aiming for?
The manufacturer's guide describes a medium need for CO2 as 6-14 mg/L and a high demand as approx. 15-25 mg/L.

How big do the stems get?
Stems become 10-30 cm (4-12") long and 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6") wide. The listed plant height is 20 - 30+.

How do I propagate it?
Take a side shoot as a cutting and plant it in the bottom of the aquarium.

How should I plant it for the best look?
Like most stem plants, it is most decorative when planted in small groups.

When can I expect delivery?

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