Pogostemon stellata (Eusteralis) No. 053G
   
 
Family Lamiaceae
 
Continent Asia
 
Region
 
Country of origin
 
Height 15-25+ cm
 
Width 10-20 cm
 
Light requirements medium-very high
 
Temperature 22-28 °C
 
Hardness tolerance very soft-medium
 
pH tolerance 5-8
 
Growth medium
 
Demands difficult
 
  Pogostemon stellata is distinguished by its beautiful shape and colour. It is difficult to grow in aquariums. It requires intensive light and the addition of CO2 to grow well. The shortage of micro-nutrients leads to pale leaves, which may be an indication that the aquarium needs fertiliser. Even in good conditions growth sometimes stops suddenly. Plants in aquarium shops are generally low, compact plants grown in marshy conditions, and do not reveal their full glory until planted in the aquarium.
 

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