Pogostemon erectus
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Pogostemon erectus brings standout color to a planted tank while staying practical to grow, making it a fun choice for aquascapes that need a bright accent. CO₂ really helps it shine and grow steadily.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Stem
Size: 15 to 50cm in height
Position and Usage: Midground (with high lighting) or Background
CO2 Requirements: Recommended
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lighting: 3/5 - 5/5
Water Conditions: 22 - 28°C
Propagation/Reproduction: 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
Detailed Information
Overview
Pogostemon 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!
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