🌿 Bacopa salzmanii (Bacopa Purple) – Vibrant Stem Plant with Purple Hue

Bring a touch of rare color to your aquascape with Bacopa salzmanii, also known as Bacopa Purple. This eye-catching stem plant features green-to-purple leaves that intensify under high light, creating a striking contrast in any natural aquarium. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives without CO₂ or chemical fertilizers and roots well in a deep soil substrate.

Perfect for mid-to-background placement, this fast grower helps oxygenate your tank, stabilize substrate, and outcompete algae—making it both beautiful and functional in Father Fish–style setups.

🌟 Why Choose Bacopa salzmanii?

✅ Striking coloration – Purple-tinted foliage under strong lighting
✅ Easy care – Thrives in low-tech, deep-substrate tanks
✅ Great for aquascaping – Adds height and depth to your layout
✅ Naturally grown – No CO₂, no chemicals, no tissue culture
✅ Supports balance – Helps oxygenate and outcompete algae

🌱 Plant Care Tips

• Light: Medium to high (for deepest purple color)

• Substrate: Deep soil base, capped with sand

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Placement: Midground to background

• Propagation: Trim and replant cuttings

• CO₂: Not required

• Fertilizer: Not needed in a Father Fish tank

🧠 Father Fish Tip:

To enhance the purple tones, place Bacopa salzmanii under bright, full-spectrum lighting. Trim regularly to encourage bushier growth and reduce shading on smaller plants below.