Bacopa monnieri compact

Bacopa monnieri ‘Compact’

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Bacopa monnieri ‘Compact’
• Common Name: Compact Water Hyssop
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic stem plant
• Origin: Cultivar (South Asia species)
• Height: 10–20 cm
• Light Requirement: Low to medium
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Foreground to midground
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Overview:

Bacopa monnieri ‘Compact’ is a neat, low-growing cultivar of the classic Bacopa monnieri, valued for its shorter internodes and denser growth habit. Its thick, rounded leaves create a tidy, structured look in planted aquariums.

Compared to standard Bacopa monnieri, this compact form stays lower and bushier, making it particularly suitable for smaller aquariums and detailed aquascapes where space is limited.

Care and Growth:

This plant thrives in low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, though supplementation can encourage more compact growth. A nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilisation support healthy development.

Regular trimming promotes bushier growth and helps maintain its compact form. Cuttings can be replanted easily to create fuller planting over time.

Key Features:

• Compact, low-growing Bacopa variety
• Thick, rounded leaves with tidy structure
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Ideal for foreground to midground placement
• Great choice for smaller aquariums

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.