Bacopa australis is a very undemanding aquatic plant and makes a great choice for beginners.  Bacopa australis can tolerate a wide variety of aquarium conditions from low to high lighting and varying hardness.  Bacopa australis has small, round, lime green leaves that help to add a different texture and color in the aquarium.  Use Bacopa australis as a background plant in a nano tank or keep some stems trimmed back in the midground area of the planted aquarium.

Common Name:             Bacopa australis

Family Name:                Scrophulariaceae

Native To:                       Southern Brazil and northern Argentina

Lighting:                         Medium to high

Requirements:                Undemanding            

Growth Form:                Stem plant

Growth Rate:                  Fast

True Aquatic:                 Yes

Placement in Tank:        Can be trimmed and shaped to work in many places in the tank.