Pogostemon stellatus

Pogostemon stellatus

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

Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • Growth typeStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height5.9–11.8" (15–30 cm)

About this plant

Care level: Advanced. Light requirement: high. Injected CO₂: required.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Advanced
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
5.9–11.8" (15–30 cm)

Water conditions

Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.

Temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
1–18 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pogostemon
Botanical name
Pogostemon stellatus

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