Scopia® Double Snowball Bacopa Plant

If you've been wishing for a beautiful burst of fluffy white blooms atop healthy green foliage, Scopia® Double Snowball Bacopa is the one for you! A favorite for hanging baskets and containers. It is a reliable performer and easy to care for! Scopia® plants offer a trailing habit that will produce blooms nonstop from spring to fall! Bacopa does best with full sun but will handle light shade just fine. Plants are most often used in hanging baskets and containers; however, they can be used as a ground cover when grown in beds. Soil should be well drained. Bacopa attracts bees.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date
• - Space plants 8-12 inches apart, depending on the variety

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness
• - Trim to maintain desired shape and size

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for common pests like aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites
• - Monitor for diseases such as leaf spot and root rot

Foliage Indicators:

• - Known for its colorful foliage rather than flowers

Light Requirements:

• - Needs at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best color development

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Can tolerate heat but may require more frequent watering
• - Not frost-hardy; protect or bring indoors when temperatures drop below 50°F

Companion Plants for Alternanthera:

Alternanthera pairs well with a variety of complementary plants that share similar growing conditions. Some excellent companions include:

• - Coleus: These colorful foliage plants complement Alternanthera's vibrant leaves
• - Caladium: Another foliage plant that adds interesting texture and color contrast
• - Begonias: These versatile plants offer both colorful foliage and flowers
• - Impatiens: Provide a pop of flower color in shaded areas
• - Euphorbia: Adds interesting texture and complements Alternanthera's growth habit