Tropica Bacopa australis

Bacopa australis was discovered in southern Brazil (australis = south), and it does not come from Australia, as one might assume from its name. The stems reach 10 to 30 cm in height and 2 to 4 cm in width. Like other Bacopa species, Bacopa australis is also easy to cultivate in an aquarium. Under certain conditions, it creeps along the bottom to form an elegant and decorative light green cushion. When Bacopa australis grows in good light, the leaves become reddish. It is easily propagated by taking side shoots and planting them in the substrate.