{"product_id":"bacopa-australis","title":"Bacopa Australis","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePlant Name: Bacopa Australis (Bacopa australis)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCare Level: Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRecommended Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate, aquarium soil, or sand\/gravel supplemented with root tabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRecommended Lighting: Moderate to high lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRecommended Temperature: 68-82°F (20-28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMax Plant Size: Up to 8-16 inches (20-40 cm) in height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eForeground, Midground, or Background?: Foreground to Midground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeed CO2?: Not required, but beneficial for compact, dense growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFun Fact: Despite its name, Bacopa Australis does not originate from Australia. It was discovered in southern Brazil, and the name “australis” refers to its southern geographic origin. With strong lighting and regular trimming, it can develop into a beautiful low-growing carpet or dense bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAppearance: Bacopa Australis produces small, rounded, bright green leaves along thin, branching stems. Under strong lighting, the plant tends to stay shorter and develop a compact, creeping growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAquarium Use: Excellent for creating dense foreground or midground bushes. Frequent trimming can encourage horizontal growth, while allowing the stems to grow naturally will produce a taller, more relaxed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePropagation: Easily propagated through stem cuttings. Trim healthy stems and replant them directly into the substrate. The remaining stems will typically produce additional side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNote: Bacopa Australis is adaptable and relatively fast-growing. Strong lighting, consistent nutrients, and supplemental CO2 encourage shorter internodes and a thicker, more compact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastah Betta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54076303769900,"sku":null,"price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8947\/4092\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep15_2026_11_36_28PM.png?v=1789551439","url":"https:\/\/mastahbetta.com\/products\/bacopa-australis","provider":"Mastah Betta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}