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bacopa caroliniana care: how to thrive without a substrate

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 11:34 pm
by steve0
hi there


I'm not using substrate, so I'm placing the roots under the mounds of sand instead.
Any better suggestions?

Re: bacopa caroliniana care: how to thrive without a substrate

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2022 12:41 am
by Bisco
I think there's a misunderstanding here. Steve0, your mounds of sand essentially act as a substratum for your plants. Bacopa, in my experience, grows fairly well on sand or even gravel, and while it can survive floating, it does grow slower compared to being planted. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that this plant is a favorite snack for plant-eating fish, so you might need to take some precautions.