Bacopa Myriophylloides

Bacopa myriophylloides

Delicate, Fine-Leaf Background Stem Plant

Bacopa myriophylloides is a rare and elegant Bacopa species prized for its ultra-fine, feathery foliage and soft green coloration. Unlike the thicker-leaf Bacopa varieties, this species offers a lighter, more refined texture that adds movement and depth to planted aquariums. When grown well, it forms lush vertical stems that sway beautifully in gentle flow, making it ideal for nature-style and high-detail aquascapes.

🌱 Key Features

• Extremely fine, needle-like leaves

• Bright to medium green coloration

• Upright growth with soft, flowing texture

• Excellent contrast plant among broader-leaf species

• Suitable for background or mid-background placement

⚙️ Optimal Aquarium Parameters

Difficulty: Medium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Placement: Midground to Background

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Temperature: 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)

• pH: 5.8–7.5

• GH: 2–8 dGH

• KH: 1–4 dKH

• TDS: ~80–180 ppm

💡 Lighting

• Requirement: Medium to High

• Strong lighting promotes compact growth and denser foliage

• Lower light will result in thinner, more stretched stems

💨 CO₂

• Recommended: Yes (not strictly required)

• CO₂ greatly improves leaf density, color, and overall plant health

🌿 Nutrients

• Benefits from regular macro and micro fertilization

• Root tabs are optional but helpful in inert substrates

• Consistent nitrate and iron availability improves growth quality

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trim tops regularly to encourage bushier growth

• Replant healthy cuttings to thicken plant groups

• Avoid sudden parameter swings, especially with CO₂ and light intensity