Bacopa sp. 'Colorata' (trade name; probably a red form of Bacopa caroliniana)
A trade form, probably of Bacopa caroliniana, sold for its leaves turning pink-red in strong light. Mostly known in the USA; ordinary B. caroliniana can look much the same under strong light.
Needs
Care levelModerate
LightMedium
CO₂Unknown
GrowthMedium
HeightUnknown
Temperature20–25 °C
WhereMiddle of the tank
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water
FamilyPlantaginaceae
Native toUnknown; probably the Americas (a cultivated form). If it is a B. caroliniana form, that species is native to the south-eastern USA and Cuba.
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources
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