Tissue Culture Cup Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as Water Hyssop or Brahmi, is a classic and reliable stem plant that has been a staple in the aquarium hobby for decades. Its small, rounded, bright green leaves grow in neat opposite pairs along upright stems, creating a clean, structured look that suits a wide range of aquascape styles. It's also well known in traditional medicine for its cognitive benefits — making it one of the most fascinating plants you can grow in your tank.

Plant Details

• Difficulty: Easy
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Low to High
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Temperature: 18–30°C
• pH: 6.0–8.0

Why Tissue Culture?

Our tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:

• Free from pesticides and harmful chemicals
• Free from snails, planarians, and pest algae
• Free from pathogens and parasites
• No rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant

Tips for Success

Bacopa monnieri is one of the most beginner-friendly stem plants available, tolerating a wide range of water parameters and lighting conditions. Plant in groups for the best visual impact and trim regularly to encourage bushy, compact growth. Under higher light it grows faster and may develop a slightly reddish tinge on the stems. CO₂ and fertilisation will noticeably improve growth rate and leaf size.