Bacopa monnieri ‘Moneywort’ Live Plant - Tissue Culture

Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi among herbalists and Moneywort among aquarists, is a marsh plant native to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Florida. Moneywort has bright-green leaves that make for a nice contrast with other plants in the aquarium.

Moneywort is hardy stem plant that will thrive under optimal conditions and can easily reach 20 inches in height; If left untrimmed under high light intensity, it will eventually reach the surface of the water and continue to grow horizontally. To reach optimal growing conditions, Moneywort requires a minimum of 2 to 3 watts per gallon from full spectrum (5000°K-7000°K) bulbs in addition to quality liquid nutrient dosing, and a rich substrate. CO2 injection is not required, but will enhance growth and vigor.

Tissue cultures are in a 5cm container - simply rinse gel and plant.

Pisces Enterprises Tissue Culture Plants have been grown in sterile laboratory conditions producing premium quality plants free from algae, pesticides and pests.

Sold in food grade plastic pots, our Tissue Culture Plants are grown in a unique nutrient rich agar jelly. Easy to sell, the plants do not require watering and will continue to grow provided they are sealed and have sufficient light.

Pisces Tissue Culture Plants will grow in fresh water aquariums, aquascapes and terrariums. Because of the wonderful qualities of these plants, they have grown, and continue to grow in popularity with Australian hobbyists.

In ideal conditions, shelf life will be approx 4 weeks.

Basic care instructions:

• Do not remove lid or contamination will occur
• Keep in well lit area
• Storage temperate should not exceed 30°C

How to Plant Tissue Cultures:

• Set up a small container or bowl with some aquarium water 
• Remove the tissue culture and gel by tipping the container upside down
  
• Remove as many large chunks of gel either with your hand or tweezers
• Use the water to loosen and remove as much gel as possible
  
• Once as much of the gel has been removed, begin to plant the roots into your aquarium 
• Tweezers are best used for planting - ensure the roots have been secured into soil to prevent the tissue culture from being uprooted 

Scientific Name

Bacopa Monnieri 

Position

• Midground
  
• Up to 20cm
• Slow growing

Care Level: Beginner

Lighting:

• Moderate to high 
  

CO2:

• Beneficial but not required
  

Substrate:

• Nutrient rich substrate will best assist plant growth
  

Water Parameters:

• Stable water parameters 
• pH: 6.5 - 7.5
• Temperature: between 22 - 26°C