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Bacopa australis (Australian bacopa)

Model:043A

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£8.99
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£8.99
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Quick Facts

Rating: Easy

Common name: Southern Bacopa

Origin: South America

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace

Plant Sizes

Just wanted to give you a heads up that the image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

Our Delivery Promise to you

If you choose Express Delivery, we will replace any plants that are damaged due to delays. Express Delivery is a fast, trackable, and reliable option with a one hour delivery window. It also ensures that the plants will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility. If you choose a different postage option, such as Tracked 24 or Tracked 48, you will not be covered for any damages due to delays and will assume the risk yourself if the plants do not arrive in good condition. Express Delivery includes an insurance policy, which may cost more but provides added peace of mind.



If you order before 4pm we dispatch the same working day (Mon-Fri). Shipping prices start at £4.99 depending on the speed of delivery required.

Bacopa australis was discovered in southern Brazil (australis = southern), and it does not come from Australia, as might otherwise be assumed from its name. Stems become 10-30 cm tall and 2-4 cm wide. Like the other Bacopa species, Bacopa australis is also easy to grow in an aquarium. Under certain conditions it creeps across the bottom to form an elegantly decorative light green cushion. When Bacopa australis grows in a good light, the leaves become reddish. It is easily propagated by taking side shoots and planting them in the substrate. 

Bacopa australis (Australian bacopa) Tropica
Bacopa australis (Australian bacopa) Tropica
Bacopa australis (Australian bacopa) Tropica
Bacopa australis (Australian bacopa) Tropica
Bacopa australis (Australian bacopa) - Aqua Essentials
Bacopa australis (Australian bacopa)

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Product details

1. Delivery Information

How much does shipping cost?
Shipping starts from £4.99 up to 5kgs on a tracked 48 service. If you want it faster (recommended for plants) then choose Tracked 24 £6.99) or DPD Express Delivery (£8.99).

How long does shipping take?
Not long in general. DPD is the fastest service available and if you order before pm we'll dispatch the same working day. DPD aim to get the parcel to you in 1-2 working days (excluding bank holidays).

Is there tracking available?

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Customer Reviews

Based on 67 reviews
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Samuel

Great plant

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Zsolt Kovacs
Review

My experience with Aqua Essentials has always been a positive one. I am a loyal customer and intend to stay that way. However unfortunately on this occasion the Bacopa plant has arrived looking dead. I tried to save a few stems by planting them in my tank but the few stems just didn't make it. The rest of my order was perfect.

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Zsolt K.
Review

My experience with Aqua Essentials has always been a positive one. I am a loyal customer and intend to stay that way. However unfortunately on this occasion the Bacopa plant has arrived looking dead. I tried to save a few stems by planting them in my tank but the few stems just didn't make it. The rest of my order was perfect.

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Jan M.
Review

It arrived in a fairly good condition but went very long thin in less than a week it looked terrible. I dug it up and put it in another tank and it has revived. I'm not sure what happened as both tanks have about the same light and I use fertiliser on both.

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Jan M.
Review

It arrived in a fairly good condition but went very long thin in less than a week it looked terrible. I dug it up and put it in another tank and it has revived. I'm not sure what happened as both tanks have about the same light and I use fertiliser on both.

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Andy T.
Review

Looks different to what the pic shows you. When it arrived it was growing up as apposed to what the pic shows. Still a great plant and a bargain.

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Andy T.
Review

Looks different to what the pic shows you. When it arrived it was growing up as apposed to what the pic shows. Still a great plant and a bargain.

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john s.
Review

growing well good buy good value

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john s.
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growing well good buy good value

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Gwyneth C.
Review

Sorry looked very limp when it arrived, did not last a week, it came apart in the tank. Not good

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