Moneywort – Bright Green, Easy Live Aquarium Plant (Bacopa monnieri)

Bring a splash of lush green life to your aquarium with Moneywort (Bacopa monnieri) — a classic, easy-to-grow stem plant loved by both beginners and seasoned aquascapers! 🌿

Moneywort features bright, round leaves that grow in neat pairs along sturdy green stems, creating a beautiful vertical accent in your tank. It’s hardy, adaptable, and perfect for midground or background placement — adding structure, depth, and a clean, natural look.

Because it grows steadily and roots easily, Moneywort is ideal for anyone wanting a low-maintenance plant that helps oxygenate the water and absorb excess nutrients — all while making your aquarium look vibrant and healthy!

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Beginner-friendly and easy to care for 💧

• Adds bright green color and vertical texture

• Grows well in low to high light setups

• Helps absorb waste and promote a healthy ecosystem

• Can grow partially submerged or emersed (great for paludariums too!)

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri

• Lighting: Low to medium (brighter light encourages compact growth)

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.5–7.8

• Placement: Midground or background

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• CO₂: Optional, but helps speed up growth

💡 Pro Tip: Trim the tops regularly and replant the cuttings to create a dense, bushy look! Moneywort grows easily from stem cuttings and fills out beautifully over time.

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Community aquariums
✔️ Shrimp and snail tanks
✔️ Low-tech or beginner setups
✔️ Paludariums and emersed planters
✔️ Aquascapers looking for height and structure

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy Moneywort bunch (5–7+ stems depending on size)

• Grown pesticide-free and snail-free

• Carefully wrapped in damp paper for freshness and protection during shipping

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Moneywort can grow partially out of the water — great for open-top tanks

• Trim regularly to encourage bushier growth

• Works well alongside stem plants like Rotala, Ludwigia, or Water Sprite

• Excellent for providing cover for small fish and shrimp

✨ Moneywort is the perfect “easy green” aquarium plant — vibrant, hardy, and naturally beautiful. Great for beginners, aquascapers, and anyone who loves a healthy, thriving tank!