Moneywort (Bacopa monnieri) - Potted

Moneywort (Bacopa monnieri) is a classic, beginner-friendly stem plant with rounded, succulent-like leaves stacked along upright stems. It is one of the most adaptable aquarium plants available, thriving across a wide range of light, water chemistry, and temperature without CO2. Its bright green columns add easy vertical structure to the midground and background.

This plant arrives potted in rock wool, ready to separate and replant. Browse the rest of our live aquarium plants to fill in your aquascape.

Care Guide

• Care level: Easy, excellent for beginners
• Lighting: Low to high; more light produces a more compact, bushy plant
• Placement: Midground to background stem plant
• Growth: Upright, moderate; pinch and replant tops to keep stems full
• CO2: Not required, but speeds growth
• Substrate: Roots in most substrates; root tabs encourage fuller growth
• Propagation: Cut a healthy top and replant; new roots form quickly at the nodes

Specifications

Companion Plants

Moneywort pairs well with other low-tech aquatics for a layered planted look:

• Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Bronze' for midground contrast
• Amazon Sword as a broad-leaf background anchor
• Java Moss to carpet hardscape at the base

Recommended Supplies

• Seachem Flourish Tabs root tabs for stronger growth
• Aquarium Co-Op Easy Potassium to keep leaves green and healthy
• CaribSea PyroFlora Substrate for a planted base
• More live aquarium plants

FAQ

Is Moneywort easy to grow?
Yes. Bacopa monnieri is one of the most forgiving stem plants and handles a wide range of light and water conditions, which makes it ideal for first planted tanks.

Does it need CO2?
No. It grows steadily without CO2 under low to moderate light. Adding CO2 and stronger light just makes it grow faster and tighter.

How do I keep it bushy?
Trim the tops and replant them next to the parent stem. Each cut encourages branching, so the patch fills in over time.

Is it safe for fish and shrimp?
Yes. It is non-toxic and a favorite resting and grazing plant in community and shrimp tanks.