Pogostemon Erectus - Live Aquarium Plant | Aquarium Plants | Fish Tank Plants
 
 
Up for sale is one of several bunches of Pogostemon Erectus. Each bunch contains 4 cut stems measuring 7-10 cm in length.
 

Pogostemon deccanensis (formerly erectus) (Indian Star Plant)
 

A fairly new plant to the hobby (as of 2011), Pogostemnon erectus is characterized by it's slender, needle like leaves and it's neat, vertical growth habit. This plant is moderately demanding, a bit more so than the related Pogostemnon stellatus but is quite easy if you have good lighting and CO2. It's a very lovely green color that looks spectacular next to red or magenta plants and grows very upright for a clean and neat look.
 

A fantastic plant for the background or midground of your aquarium!
 

QUICK NOTES:
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Stem
Size: 15 to 50cm in height
Position and Usage: Midground (with high lighting) or Background
Growth rate: Moderate
Lighting: 3/5 - 5/5
Water Conditions: 22 - 28°C
CO2: Recommended
Propagation: Cuttings, side shoots
Special Requirements: Substrate fertilization highly recommended; may prefer soft to medium water. Can be grown in hardwater but requires substrate fertilization
Misc Notes: Initially confused with the completely unrelated Rotala verticillans - since thoroughly established as definitely not R. verticillans
Emersed: Suitable for plaudariums and Wabi Kusa - will grow fairly short and produce quite interesting flowers.
 
 
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