Chinese fighazel
Sycopsis sinensis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
9
Flowers:
Showy, White, Pink, Blue, Purple, (Cultivars with white petals are most commonly used) Flowers In Summer
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
green Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bacopa should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water your bacopa plants every 3 to 4 days during the growing season, in spring and summer. In the fall and winter, water the plant every 7 to 10 days. Always check the moisture of the soil before watering; if it is still damp or wet, wait a few more days before watering again.
sunlight
Bacopa plants prefer full to partial sunlight, ideally 4-6 hours of sunlight per day. Morning sunlight is the most important for this particular species. However, too much direct sunlight can scorch the delicate leaves of the bacopa, and it is best to provide a light shade in the early afternoon especially if the plant is in a location with intense sunlight.
pruning
Bacopa (Sutera cordata) should be pruned annually in the spring or early summer. Prune just above the leaf node, cutting back a third of the stems and leaving a few tufts of small leaves. Pruning encourages bushy growth and prevents the plant from becoming leggy and overcrowded. It also encourages more blooms.
