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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Moneywort
A hardy, bright green stem plant that grows straight up.
Moneywort is a classic, easy-to-grow stem plant. It grows vertically with small, round leaves and can even grow out of the water.
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Moneywort
Bacopa monnieri
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DIFFICULTY
Easy
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
Moderate
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Optional
Injection is not normally necessary.
GROWTH
Medium
Medium trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementBackground
Typical height6–20 in
Typical width2 in
Suggested minimum tank5 gal
Suggested tank height22 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightModerate
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR20–80
Injected CO₂Optional
CO₂ benefitLow
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingLow
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandModerate
Iron demandLow
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–15 dGH
KH2–12 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Any
Plant stems individually.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Acclimation
Adapts easily.
What usually goes wrong.
Lower leaves may drop in low light.
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