Pogostemon sampsonii

Pogostemon sampsonii (Hance) Press

Pogostemon sampsonii is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height0.8–1.2" (2–3 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
72–86°F (22–30°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
0.8–1.2" (2–3 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
72–86°F (22–30°C)
pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

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What you’ll need to grow Pogostemon sampsonii

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pogostemon
Botanical name
Pogostemon sampsonii (Hance) Press

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