Want a stem plant that simply does not die? Bacopa monnieri is the one — thick, smooth, rounded leaves on upright stems, tolerant of hard water, warm water and neglect. It is one of the few stems that stays presentable in a low-tech tank with no CO₂ and ordinary lighting. What You'll Receive Choose from our selection of fresh-cut aquarium plants, available in three convenient formats to suit your needs: Loose Fresh-Cut Plants: Includes approximately 6 stems of loose, fresh-cut plants without roots. Bunched Plants: Approximately 6 fresh-cut plants without roots, bundled with foam and a plant weight. Potted Plants: About 6 fresh-cut plants without roots, potted in a net pot with rock wool. Plant Profile Common name — Moneywort Scientific name — Bacopa monnieri Also known as — Waterhyssop, Brahmi Origin — Wetlands across the tropics, including India and the southern United States Placement — Midground to background Shipped size — Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems, roughly 4-8 inches Mature height — 6-12 inches Suits — 10 gallons and up Growth rate — Fast Care Difficulty — Beginner Light — Medium CO₂ — Not required Water — 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5 Substrate — Required. Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs; also feeds from the water column Growth habit — Amphibious stem; common in marshes in its emersed form Propagation — Cuttings Grower's Notes It is a genuine low-tech plant. No CO₂, no pressurised anything, ordinary lighting — Bacopa monnieri grows well in the sort of tank most people actually run. That is the reason to buy it over a more demanding stem. The thick succulent leaves are why it is forgiving. They hold water and nutrients, so the plant rides out parameter swings that thin-leaved stems will not. Trim above a leaf pair and the stem branches into two. Regular topping is what turns a few stems into a bush rather than a row of bare poles. Replant the cut tops; they root within days. Keep the bare bases only if you want them to branch low. It tolerates harder, more alkaline water than most stem plants, which makes it a good choice where Rotala and Ludwigia struggle. Want the textured version? Bacopa monnieri 'Serrata' has distinctly serrated leaves — many aquarists plant both together for the contrast between smooth and toothed foliage. Also available as sterile Vitro Culture. Want to go deeper? Read our complete Bacopa Care Guide. Notes Bacopa monnieri ships in its emersed form with green leaves. Some leaf melting or adjustment may occur when transitioning to fully submerged growth, but new aquatic growth will quickly appear under proper conditions. Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
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