bacopa australis

Bacopa australis, scientific name Bacopa australis. The name “Australian” should not be misleading. In fact, this plant is native to South America (south of Brazil. A similar incident occurred из-за the fact that the species was classified already being cultivated and there was an opinion about its origin from the Australian continent. In nature, Bacopa grows in regions rich in lime deposits on the border of Brazil and Argentina along the banks of rivers and lakes with crystal clear water. Sometimes the epithet is used for these reservoirs – paradise rivers.

Outwardly, the plant resembles another related species, Mikrantemum shady, but much easier to maintain. It forms a long stem up to 40 cm long, from which rounded oval leaves grow in pairs. In normal light, the color is green, in bright light it acquires a reddish tint – in the natural environment, this is protection from the scorching sun, characteristic of many plants and algae. It can grow both underwater and above water, in the latter case the stem becomes creeping. In favorable conditions, white four-leaf flowers can form on the surface.

As noted above, Bacopa Australian is unpretentious and can grow successfully in various conditions. Not demanding on the composition of the soil and hydrochemical parameters of water, does not require additional introduction of carbon dioxide. However, the latter has a positive effect on growth rates. Propagated by lateral shoots or separation of part of the stem. If you cut the tops of the plant, the thickets will become thicker.