Money Wort

Money Wort or Bacopa monnieri is a very undemanding aquatic plant and makes a great choice for beginners. Moneywort, is has small, round, green leaves that help to add a different texture in the aquarium. Use Bacopa monnierie as a background plant or keep some stems trimmed back in the midground area of the planted aquarium. Remember when you trim the stem plants in your aquarium, the cuttings can be replanted to make additional clusters. Bacopa monnieri is also a native aquatic plant to the United States that can be used in settings ranging from water garden borders to fully submerged aquariums.

Common Name: Moneywort

Family Name: Primula

Native To: The Americas

Lighting: Low - High

pH: 6-8

Growth Demands: Easy

Growth Form: Stem Plant

Growth Rate: Fast

True Aquatic: Yes

Placement in Tank: Mid-background

Available As: Bunch Plant or potted