Bacopa (Sutera)
Sutera Diffusus
Flowering plantsClimbing and trailingBalcony plantsGarden plants
Description
Bacopa is grown as an annual and reaches up to 30 cm in height, but its shoots can be much longer and trail. The flowers are usually white, sometimes bluish or pink, very small and abundant. The trailing shoots are densely covered with delicate, dark green leaves. It grows fairly quickly when kept at the right temperature.
This plant is widely used in all kinds of containers, pots, troughs and so on. It is a beautiful balcony plant and is sometimes grown as a climber. It combines well with other herbaceous plants and is suitable for flower arrangements. It is not recommended for beginners, as it is fairly demanding.
Requirements
Bacopa needs constant moisture and an airy, bright position.
Propagation
It is easiest to propagate from young stem cuttings.
Care
This plant is planted out as young plants. It is extremely sensitive. Water it very generously, and from time to time add liquid fertiliser for flowering plants to the water. Grown incorrectly, it very quickly stops flowering and may even dry up. The best compost is moist, humus-rich, fertile and free-draining, with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. A sunny or partially sunny position. It is very sensitive to frost, so pay attention to the temperature it is kept at in winter; if frost threatens, it is best brought indoors. Once neglected, it may never recover.