Bacopa caroliniana

A very slow growing plant which thrives under any conditions. This plant may survive for several years allowing slow-growing algae to become established on older leaves. If the algae problem is serious you can try dipping the plant in bleach (1 part bleach to 20 parts water) for 2-3minutes. This method will clear away most of the algae but avoid beaching the rhizome and the roots. The best result is achieved by planting on a driftwood or rock using fishing line. If planted on the substrate the rhizome must not be covered otherwise it tends to rot.

	Name	Bacopa caroliniana
	Chinese Name	紅虎耳
	Family	Scrophulariaceae
	Origin	North America
	Height	20-30+ cm
	Width	3-6 cm
	Light Requirement	low - very high
	Temperature	15-28 °C
	Hardness	Soft - Hard
	pH	5.0 - 8.0
	Growth Rate	Medium
	Placement	Mid - Background
	Demands	Easy
	Our Experiences	A very slow growing plant which thrives under any conditions. This plant may survive for several years allowing slow-growing algae to become established on older leaves. If the algae problem is serious you can try dipping the plant in bleach (1 part bleach to 20 parts water) for 2-3minutes. This method will clear away most of the algae but avoid beaching the rhizome and the roots. The best result is achieved by planting on a driftwood or rock using fishing line. If planted on the substrate the rhizome must not be covered otherwise it tends to rot.