{"product_id":"bacopa-caroliniana-colorata-immersed-potted-plant","title":"Bacopa caroliniana 'Colorata' - Immersed Potted Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacopa caroliniana 'Colorata'\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Bacopa Colorata is a \u003c\/span\u003esturdy, slow-to-moderate growing stem plant famed for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"204\"\u003epeach-pink to copper\u003c\/strong\u003e tones under strong light and good nutrition. Retains the classic Bacopa thickness and neat, opposite leaves, but colours up more readily than the standard green form. Excellent as a calm, structured mid-\/background accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"613\"\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright stems with opposite, rounded to obovate leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eLeaf size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e1–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long; fleshy texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-green in modest light; \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"803\"\u003epink\/orange\/copper\u003c\/strong\u003e hues with stronger light, higher micronutrients and good CO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eHeight in aquaria:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually \u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e15–35+ cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; tips readily reach the surface in taller tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eAquarium requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Moderate (easy to keep; a bit more care to achieve strong colour)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eRequirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e light keeps it green and compact; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003emedium–high\u003c\/strong\u003e is best for colour and tight internodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eToo little light → taller, greener, more widely spaced leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eDemand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eLow–medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eWill grow without injection; \u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eCO₂ ~10–20 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e significantly improves colour, density and speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eNutrients \u0026amp; substrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good \u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003ewater-column\u003c\/strong\u003e uptake with beneficial \u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eroot feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inert or active; thrives with nutrient-rich substrate or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eFertilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete NPK + traces recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eWeak colour\/pale tips → often \u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eiron\/micros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eOverall slow, yellowing growth → \u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003enitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003ePinholes → commonly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eWater parameters (guideline)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (tolerant 18–30 °C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e3–12 °dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e1–8 °dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle–moderate; 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discard or shorten leggy bases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eSide shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch and plant as new stems for quicker bushiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eHedge trim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the group to height, leaving \u003cstrong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003e5–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e stumps; multiple shoots will sprout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eTop-replant reset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uproot, keep the best coloured tops, replant; removes woody, bare bases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eKeep nutrients steady and avoid big light swings to preserve colour and prevent algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003eAquascaping use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eBrings \u003cstrong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003ewarm pink\/copper notes\u003c\/strong\u003e without high difficulty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eGreat for Dutch-style streets, colour contrast bands, or as a calm block between fine, fast stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003ePairs well with green carpets (Helanthium, Glossostigma) and dark wood\/stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eCompanion compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003eCommunity-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e with fish, shrimp and snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003eAvoid large herbivores (goldfish, silver dollars) or rough diggers that uproot stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003eLifecycle \u0026amp; emersed form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/strong\u003e; very easy emersed in humid conditions with thicker, greener leaves and small pale-blue flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003eTransitions back to submerged growth with a short adaptation period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003eCommon issues \u0026amp; diagnostics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003eLeggy, bare bases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insufficient light at the bottom → thin the group, increase light, or top-replant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eColour won’t develop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light too low or micros\/CO₂ limited → raise light moderately, ensure iron\/micros and stable CO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003eAlgae on upper leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light–nutrient imbalance or fluctuating CO₂ → shorten photoperiod, improve dosing stability and flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3815\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3847\"\u003eSpecial features \/ benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003eReliable, tidy stem that \u003cstrong data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eadds colour without being fussy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003eGood \u003cstrong data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3939\"\u003enutrient sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e for newer tanks while remaining ornamental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4018\"\u003eQuick Specs (at a glance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4035\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid \/ Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4068\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–35+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4093\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium → High (higher for colour)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4140\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional (boosts colour\/density)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4194\"\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow–Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AQUA HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388386365598,"sku":"BACCOLOR\/PP","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9236\/1374\/files\/bacopa_caroliniana_colorata.png?v=1768009913","url":"https:\/\/aquahouse.co.nz\/products\/bacopa-caroliniana-colorata-immersed-potted-plant","provider":"Aqua House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}