Want purple that doesn't wash out? Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' — the Singapore variant — carries magenta to deep purple on the stems and on both leaf surfaces, including the undersides and shaded growth. Unlike standard salzmannii, it holds that color above water as well as below.
What You’ll Receive
Fresh, healthy Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' cultivated and prepared by Aquarium Plants Factory®, available in convenient planting formats:
Fresh Cut Plants: Approximately 6+ loose, fresh-cut stems without roots.
Fresh Cut Bunched: Approximately 6+ stems bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
Fresh Cut Potted: About 6+ stems potted securely in a net pot with rockwool for stability and easy planting.
Plant Profile
- Common name — Purple Bacopa, Singapore Purple Bacopa
- Scientific name — Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple'
- Origin — Cultivated form; the species is South American
- Placement — Midground to background
- Shipped size — Approx. 6+ fresh-cut stems, roughly 4-8 in
- Mature height — 6–12 in
- Suits — 10 gallons and up
- Growth rate — Medium
Care
- Difficulty — Intermediate
- Light — Medium to high. Stronger light deepens the purple
- CO₂ — Recommended, not required
- Water — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
- Substrate — Required. Root and water column feeder
- Growth habit — Amphibious. Keeps its purple grown emersed
- Propagation — Cuttings — trim and replant stem tops
Grower’s Notes
- This is the variety that stays purple out of water. Standard Bacopa salzmannii reverts to green when grown emersed; the Singapore form does not, which makes it the one worth using in wabi-kusa, paludariums and dry start setups.
- Lean nitrate deepens the color. A heavily fed tank pushes it toward green and leafy no matter how strong the light.
- Propagate from tip and side cuttings and replant them into the stand. Waiting for bare lower stems to refill is slower and usually disappointing.
- Some melt in transit is normal for emersed-grown stems. Judge the color after it has converted, not on arrival.
- Also available as sterile Purple Vitro Culture.
Want to go deeper? Read our complete Bacopa Care Guide.
Notes
- Photos are for reference; color varies considerably with lighting, CO₂ and nutrients.
- Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
At a glance
- Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
- Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
- Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
- USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
- UPS 2nd Day Air® ships Monday through Wednesday. Order by Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- UPS Next Day Air® ships Monday through Thursday. Order by Wednesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
- Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
- We ship within the United States only.
Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.
The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.
How it works
- Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
- Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
- We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.
Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
- Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
- Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.
The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
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Customers praised the "high quality" and healthy arrival of these purple aquarium plants with "viable roots." Many noted beautiful purple coloration and generous quantities. However, several shoppers experienced plants melting within days of tank placement, with mixed survival rates reported.
- Plants came healthy with viable roots. Packaging was immaculate.
- The leaves are HUGE and very purple. The stems are much thicker.
- I received a generous amount and they were healthy appearing.
M
I am so happy with my Bacopa salzmannii. I ordered these from here last fall, and I was happy then too. However, this batch is even better than I could have expected. Last time, my plants arrived much leggier than these, they were pale and also very short and skinny. This time, the leaves on the stems I’ve received are HUGE and very purple. The stems themselves are also much thicker. In my picture, the stems are curled at the top but have since straightened out and they are starting to work on new growth already. I live in Ohio and for some reason ordered plants when it was -15° outside. My plants did not show any signs of having been frozen during their journey. Be advised that this company does not use heat packs, but I don’t think they need to after seeing how well my plants are doing. They even got stuck in the cold at my local post office for an extra day.
B
Great quality arrived fast
C
Nice
A
I just opened them and immediately saw this. Never buying from this brand again. Thanks.
E
Shipping came pretty fast. Plants looked very healthy, but after two days of in my tank, they all melted away. Pretty much what I paid for is all dead.
E
They came practically all healthy. A few of them were a little melted due to the traveling. But sadly enough, only a few of my order survived in the tank after a few days. The majority of them melted.
A
All my plants are melting
K
I ended up with more plants than I expected, and even though there was a shipping issue (that was my fault) they were in excellent condition on arrival! There were roots attached and it was already a bit purple. I can tell they will grow well.
N
I purchased the bunched plants that came with a lead weight and foam. Plants came healthy and with viable roots. So far, none have failed. The plants arrived whitish green on the top with some lavender coloration near the bottom, but have now darked and purple coloration has moved to the top of the plants at the bottom of the leaves. They are a bit leggy, but after some more growth I believe a trim will fix this (and you get more plants from propagation). It's interesting how fuzzy they are. Packaging was immaculate. I should have ordered from APF from the beginning instead of being burned by Etsy sellers. Order your plants from APF.
G
No complaints, I just got it. It came in looking healthy.
R
Doing what it is supposed to. Roots coming out nicely.
O
High quality plants!
C
This is a nice plant to add variety to your aqua space and they seem fairly hardy (but more delicate than the all green variety). I keep bettas and I do not keep a substrate. I mix these plant with the all green version and an assortment of plants. One effect that they have is cause the bettas to seem less prominent and create a bit of camouflage when they are among the plants because the purple and it dark values connect to the bettas colors and patterns. I like this effect. However, other keepers might not. All that said, I have seen other reviews and their images. One person shows their appearance planted in a row in the substrate and I agree that they look leggy. They might look better as a bunch in the substrate unless they are fast growers. Also, mine have been in a window in all-day indirect like and the purple color is going in two directions in different vessels. It is either turning very dark even in a lot of light or they are turning toward a red color that is a bit anemic looking, but okay looking. In short, they work fine for my purpose of adding variety to my floating plants but be aware that their color is unstable and their stems' straight form is not graceful in the water.
L
Beautiful plants. I received a generous amount and they were healthy appearing.
M
Having never done aquascaping, this plant intimidated me. I was so afraid of breaking the hollowish stem trying to plant them and get them to stay put. I managed to get them in, same for one that was just plain stubborn lol. It's still floating in my tank and is thriving all the same, so I say if it's not broke I'm not fixing it ha! They were mostly green on arrival with purplish brown edges. Since being planted, they're all purple now except the very top, and I've only had them in a week.
P
Received 8 fresh cut stalks. Bunched in to 2 separate plantings. No melting and already getting growth on tops. I'm glad I tried these. Happy with color and appearance.
J
the quality is some of the best available online
D
Lost some of the color in my tank, but I am currently adjusting the lighting for the mid intensity, so that was to be expected. Gret plant, healthy clippings, float to get new roots, then plant.
W
What state r u located in
California
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