Also known as Creeping Water Hyssop · Creeping Waterhyssop · Snowstorm
Bacopa repens is a low-growing, creeping aquatic plant featuring small, round leaves and delicate white flowers, ideal for aquarium or pond margins.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
75% intensity
Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some morning sun but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, moist
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Regular Feeding During Growth
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during active growth. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry. Avoid allowing the plant to sit in waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Prune to maintain desired shape and encourage bushier growth. Pinch back leggy stems regularly, especially in spring. Remove any yellowing or dead leaves promptly.
Heavy pruning can be done after flowering to invigorate the plant for the next season.
Bacopa repens is easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings from healthy stems in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and insert the cut end into moist potting mix or water.
Roots should develop within a few weeks.
Repot Bacopa repens every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Spring is the ideal time for repotting. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one, and use a well-draining potting mix.
Water well after repotting.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Bacopa Repens (Bacopa repens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Bacopa |
| Species | Bacopa repens |
Similar in genus Bacopa
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