Pogostemon Quadrifolius

Pogostemon quadrifolius

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lamiales›Lamiaceae

📍 Southeast Asia

Tall stem plant with whorls of four narrow leaves at each node. Creates a very distinctive layered look. Moderate difficulty.

Tank Mates

Otocinclus

Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness

excellent

Emerald Dwarf Rasbora

Small, gentle fish that navigate around plants without uprooting or damaging stems

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Beneficial shrimp that consume algae and detritus without harming plant tissue

excellent

Rotala Rotundifolia

Complementary stem plant with similar care requirements and growth rate

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Foreground plant that pairs well in layered aquascapes with mid-to-background stem plants

good

Amano Shrimp

Larger shrimp species that respects plant structure while providing excellent algae control

excellent

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf holes or necrotic spots

Treatment

Increase fertilizer dosing with all-in-one liquid fertilizers or add root tabs; ensure adequate lighting and CO2 supplementation

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green, brown, or black algae coating plant surfaces and reducing light penetration

Treatment

Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fauna (shrimp, otocinclus), and manually remove affected leaves

Melting

Symptoms

Rapid leaf deterioration, mushy stems, and plant tissue breakdown after planting

Treatment

Ensure gradual acclimation to new water parameters; maintain stable temperature, pH, and adequate fertilization; trim affected portions and allow new growth

Poor Growth

Symptoms

Slow or stalled growth, small leaves, sparse foliage despite adequate light

Treatment

Verify CO2 supplementation is active, increase fertilizer dosing, ensure medium-high lighting (8-10 hours daily), and maintain water temperature between 24-28°C