{"product_id":"bacopa-japan","title":"Bacopa 'Japan'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacopa 'Japan'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful and easy-to-grow stem plant that makes an excellent addition to freshwater aquariums. It develops upright stems covered in rounded green leaves, creating a dense and attractive background or midground display when planted in groups.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is well suited to both beginner and experienced aquascapers and can adapt to a range of aquarium conditions. With good lighting and access to nutrients, it produces healthy, compact growth and can be regularly trimmed to encourage branching and a bushier appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacopa 'Japan' is particularly effective when planted in groups, where its vertical growth creates depth and structure within a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background \/ midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not essential, but beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular liquid fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Bacopa 'Japan' need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It can grow without injected CO₂, although CO₂ supplementation can improve growth rate and overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I trim Bacopa 'Japan'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply cut the stem above a healthy leaf node. The remaining stem will usually produce side shoots, creating a fuller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown as a floating plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bacopa can continue growing while floating, although planting the stems into the substrate will produce a more structured aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is generally moderate, with faster growth under stronger lighting, good nutrients and CO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting the stems too deeply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid burying too much of the stem. Plant individual stems with enough space between them for light and water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot trimming regularly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllowing stems to grow excessively tall can result in lower leaves becoming shaded. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInsufficient nutrients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacopa benefits from consistent access to macro and micronutrients. Pale or slow-growing plants may indicate nutritional deficiencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting too densely\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive each stem some space so light can reach the lower portions of the plant and encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49097728721035,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/FTanr7n4KRvpRu4-yPIlIp2eUem73UcKY8NsJ8fxJcdHEBwMKF38a0EfYxQycmrBPakQ4x5KNDEE3WuZzV4M9w4n2t222CG9UJK-l0Nq9QjY1FAewXmg9geSFn4qFlGzUPY2ltAp08063K4OA6u4p8qDWwwF2_lyf8xO-1TmVamBjxg6HZK0XqT.jpg?v=1787976983","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/bacopa-japan","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}