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Plant Profiles / Bacopa
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Bacopa
Chaenostoma cordatum (formerly Sutera) · Bacopa
Trailing stems studded with tiny white, pink or blue flowers. A classic basket spiller.
Sun to part shadeLight
Keep moistWater
EasyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Sun to part shade
ShadeFull sun
Morning sun.
Water
Keep moist
DryWet
Even.
Humidity
Average
LowHigh
Adaptable.
Temperature
5–30°C (41–86°F)
CoolWarm
Frost tender.
Growth
Fast
SlowFast
Trails 30–60 cm.
Soil
Potting mix
LeanRich
Moist.
Fertiliser
Fortnightly
RarelyOften
Liquid.
Pet safety
Non-toxic
SafeToxic
Safe.
About this plant
Native to South Africa. Needs steady moisture; drying out stops flowering.
Best spots
Hanging baskets and pot edges.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Chaenostoma cordatum (formerly Sutera) |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Mature size | Trails 30–60 cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Flowers | Tiny |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering
Trim
FloweringTrim
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Stops flowering | Dried out. |
| Leggy | Trim. |
| Yellow | Feed. |
| Rot | Wet. |
| Aphids | Hose. |
Common questions
Spiller?
Yes.
Water?
Keep moist.
Pets?
Safe.
Deadhead?
No.
