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Bacopa sp. "Colorata"

Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Bacopa

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Red Accent
Background
Midground
Path

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-29°C(opt: 22.5°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Description

Bacopa sp. "Colorata" is commonly known by its trade name in the USA, and it is likely a red-colored variety of Bacopa caroliniana.

Bacopa sp. "Colorata"

Growth Rate

Medium

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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