Bacopa
Chaenostoma cordatum · Bacopa · Figwort family
Also known as: Snowflake Plant · Ornamental Bacopa
Easy10–30cmPet-friendly
Bacopa care at a glance
Bacopa (Chaenostoma cordatum) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–24 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Bacopa
Possible pests on Bacopa include Whitefly, Aphids and Thrips. Possible diseases include Root rot and Powdery mildew. Bacopa is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Whitefly Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot Medium
- Powdery mildew Low
Weather
- Drought stress High
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Bacopa
- Which pests affect Bacopa?
- Possible pests on Bacopa include Whitefly, Aphids and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Bacopa?
- Possible diseases include Root rot and Powdery mildew.
- Is Bacopa toxic to cats and dogs?
- Bacopa is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Bacopa need?
- Bacopa has a high water requirement.
- What light does Bacopa need?
- Bacopa prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Bacopa frost-hardy?
- Bacopa is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 2 °C.