💜 Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' – Singapore Variant

Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' (Singapore Variant) is a rare and highly coveted stem plant admired for its vivid magenta to deep purple tones—a true showstopper in any planted aquarium. Unlike the standard Bacopa salzmannii, this unique Singapore form maintains its striking purple coloration both emersed and submerged, making it an exceptional centerpiece or accent plant for aquascapes of all styles.

Beyond its beauty, this plant provides ecological balance by absorbing excess nutrients, improving water quality, and supporting a healthy aquatic environment.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' (Singapore Variant)

• Common Name: Purple Bacopa, Singapore Purple Bacopa

• Growth Form: Upright stem plant

• Coloration: Vibrant purple to magenta—retains color above and below water

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Placement: Midground to background

• Propagation: Stem cuttings from healthy growth

🔮 Unique Traits

• Retains Purple Coloration in All Conditions: Unlike typical Bacopa salzmannii that turns green when grown emersed, this variant stays purple in both environments.

• High-Contrast Focal Plant: Its bold color provides dramatic contrast against green plants, driftwood, and rockwork.

• Singapore-Origin Lineage: Cultivated from a select strain renowned for its consistent hue and compact form.

💡 Optimal Conditions & Care

• Lighting: Moderate to high—strong light enhances purple pigmentation

• CO₂: Optional, but recommended for more vibrant color and lush growth

• Water Parameters: 72–82°F (22–28°C); pH 6.0–7.5

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate; ideal for most aquascapers

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Adds luxurious purple contrast to nature and Dutch-style layouts

• Perfect for color transitions between red and green plant zones

• Naturally helps reduce algae by absorbing excess nutrients

• Creates a vibrant focal point when grouped or trimmed into dense clusters

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Nutrient Substrate: Required for optimal color and root development

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – retains its purple hue even above water

📦 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.

⚠️ Disclaimer

As with many stem plants, Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' may experience brief melt or leaf loss during transition from emersed to submerged growth. This is normal—new underwater leaves will regrow once stable.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

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.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.