Pogostemon sampsonii
Entity overview
Pogostemon sampsonii carries plant-library signals for fast-growth stem plant and midground/background placement.
The plant is classified in the profile under genus Pogostemon, family Lamiaceae, order Lamiales, and major group Angiosperms.
Name variants available for this plant include Pogostemon cf. pumilus Limnophila punctata 'Blume' Pogostemon punctata 'Blume' Pogostemon punctata sp 'Blume'.
For broader context and filtering, open the Aquarium Plant Library.
Growth and use data
Propagation information includes cuttings.
Care data interpretation
The care profile is centered on medium difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.
The care profile includes possible emersed growth.
Planning tool: Calculate suitable lighting.
Water parameter context
Water conditions in the profile cover temperature 22–30 °C, KH 0–10 °dKH, and CO2 up to 30 mg/L.
Related calculator: Estimate CO2 balance.
Nutrient range context
Nutrient comparison is based on nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.5–3 mg/L, potassium 5–50 mg/L, and iron 0.05–0.2 mg/L.
Continue with: Calculate nutrient dosing.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 22–30 °C
- Placement
- midground and background
- Growth type
- stem
- Aquarium suitability
- Yes
Water parameters
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–10 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- up to 30 mg/L
Nutrient ranges
- 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
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Pogostemon
