Bacopa caroliniana 'Variegated' – A Splash of Green & Creamy Gold for Your Aquascape 🌿🌟

Bacopa caroliniana 'Variegated' is the plant equivalent of a botanical latte—soft green leaves edged in creamy yellow or white, giving your aquascape that gentle splash of elegance it didn’t know it needed. Native to the calm freshwater zones of the southeastern U.S., this charming stem plant is a slow but steady grower that stands out without demanding the spotlight.

Whether you tuck it mid-ground or let it climb toward the back of your tank, it rewards you with leaf after leaf of subtly marbled color. Like its solid-green cousin, it’s hardy, beginner-friendly, and unfussy—perfect for those looking to add a little artistic flair without the high maintenance.

Key Features:

🎨 Soft Variegation: Gently painted leaves in hues of minty green and creamy gold
🌿 Compact Growth: Upright stems that stay neat and controlled
☀️ Light-Loving: Brighter light enhances its creamy variegation
🧼 Water Polisher: Absorbs excess nutrients, helping keep your tank clean
💧 Versatile Beauty: Works well in both low-tech and high-tech setups

Why You'll Love It:

🍃 Unique Color Palette: A soft, dreamy look unlike typical greens
🪴 Easy to Grow: Great for hobbyists of all levels
🖼 Design Flexibility: Use in Dutch-style aquascapes or to break up green-heavy layouts
💫 Low Drama: No CO₂ required (though it'll grow faster with it)

Care Instructions:

💡 Lighting: Moderate to high to keep variegation vibrant
💧 Water Conditions: pH 6.5–7.5; temperature 72–82°F (22–28°C)
🌱 Planting Tip: Space stems about an inch apart to allow light to reach lower leaves
✂️ Maintenance: Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and replant tops as needed

Applications:

✔️ Freshwater planted aquariums
✔️ Aquascapes needing color contrast
✔️ Mid- or background filler
✔️ Beginner- and expert-level tanks alike