{"product_id":"bacopa-salzmanni-purple-5cm-pot","title":"Bacopa Salzmanni Purple 5cm Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eBacopa salzmannii 'Purple'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eAdd stunning colour and contrast to your aquascape with the beautiful Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple'. This eye-catching stem plant is prized for its vibrant purple, pink, and reddish hues, which intensify under strong lighting and with CO₂ supplementation. Its elegant upright growth and colourful foliage make it an excellent choice for creating focal points and adding depth to planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eWhile slightly more demanding than traditional Bacopa species, Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' rewards aquarists with some of the most striking colours available in a freshwater planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eWhy Choose Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e💜 Stunning purple, pink, and red coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e🌱 Excellent background or midground stem plant\u003cbr data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e✨ Creates beautiful colour contrast in aquascapes\u003cbr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e🌿 Ideal for Dutch-style and nature aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e⭐ One of the most colourful Bacopa varieties available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eWhen grown under optimal conditions, the leaves develop rich purple tones that stand out beautifully against green aquatic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple'\u003cbr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Bacopa salzmannii Purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e🏠 Placement: Midground to background\u003cbr data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e📏 Growth Height: 20–50 cm+\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e💡 Lighting: Moderate to high\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e🌱 Growth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e🧪 CO₂ Requirement: Recommended for best colour and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eBacopa salzmannii 'Purple' thrives in nutrient-rich aquariums with stable conditions and benefits significantly from regular fertilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e✔️ Remove the plant from its pot and carefully remove the rockwool from around the roots\u003cbr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003e✔️ Separate individual stems if desired\u003cbr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e✔️ Plant stems individually into aquatic soil or fine gravel, spacing them a few centimetres apart\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e✔️ Trim and replant healthy tops to create a bushier appearance as the plant grows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eRegular trimming encourages dense growth and helps maintain an attractive shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003ePerfect for planted aquariums, aquascapes, shrimp tanks, and community aquariums. Its upright growth provides shelter for shrimp, fry, and small fish while adding vibrant colour to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eCompatible with tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, shrimp, gouramis, rainbowfish, and most peaceful freshwater species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eThe intensity of the purple coloration depends heavily on lighting, nutrients, and CO₂ availability. Under lower light conditions, leaves may appear greener with subtle purple undertones. For the strongest colours, provide high-quality lighting, regular fertilisation, and supplemental CO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eRegular trimming and replanting will help maintain a compact, colourful display and prevent the lower stems from becoming sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003eBacopa salzmannii 'Purple' is an outstanding choice for UK aquarists looking to add vibrant colour, elegant structure, and a premium aquascaping plant to their freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqualine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58284248170877,"sku":"3296","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/bacopa-salzmanni-purple-5cm-pot","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}