Description
Bacopa myriophylloides is an unusual Bacopa species from Central Brazil. It occurs i. a. in the Pantanal swamp area, on wet bottom and in shallow water in full sun. It differs much from other Bacopa species in the aquarium hobby by its fine-leaved habit, resembling Myriophyllum or certain Rotala species. The needle-like, only few millimeters long leaves are arranged in whorls. The light green submerged shoots are very delicate and fragile. In its terrestrial form this plant develops nice light blue, long-stalked flowers.
As aquarium plant, this Bacopa needs much light and good CO2 and nutrient supply. Rather soft, acid water is recommended.
Characteristic
Fine-leaved stem plant from South America
Delicate habit
Light green
Category
Middle Ground
Carbon Dioxide
need
