Bacopa Colorata

Bacopa 'Colorata' is a form that has the familiar Bacopa look, with fleshy, oval leaves arranged in opposite pairs, but shows pink and purple tones on its top leaves. Which species it belongs to is uncertain; in the trade it is often sold as Bacopa sp. or Bacopa caroliniana 'Colorata'. The stems rise straight up without branching. The color depends on light: in medium light the plant stays largely green.

• Stems are planted one by one, 2–3 cm apart, in neat rows or small groups.
• Because it grows upright, it creates a good transition in the midground behind low foreground plants.

• Light: High light brings out the pink tones.
• CO₂: Not essential; however, in an aquarium without CO₂ the color usually stays weak.
• Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer and root tabs; iron supports the color.
• Trimming: Because it grows slowly, it is rarely needed. The top can be cut and replanted; the remaining stem produces side shoots.