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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Purple Bacopa
A stunning purple-hued stem plant.
Bacopa salzmannii is highly sought after for its ability to maintain a deep purple color even in moderate lighting conditions.
Midground
Purple Bacopa
Bacopa salzmannii
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DIFFICULTY
Moderate
Benefits from more deliberate care.
LIGHT
High
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Required
Injected CO₂ is important for expected growth.
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 placementMidground
Typical height4–12 in
Typical width3 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height14 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR30–100
Injected CO₂Required
CO₂ benefitHigh
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingModerate
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7
GH2–10 dGH
KH2–8 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate
Plant with space for light.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Acclimation
May melt if shaded.
What usually goes wrong.
Requires good light to stay purple.
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