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Pogostemon Quadrifolius
Pogostemon quadrifolius
Also known as Broadleaf Pogostemon, Star Pogostemon
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.
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Compatible Livestock
Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, gentle fish that navigate around plants without uprooting or damaging stems
Beneficial shrimp that consume algae and detritus without harming plant tissue
Complementary stem plant with similar care requirements and growth rate
Foreground plant that pairs well in layered aquascapes with mid-to-background stem plants
Larger shrimp species that respects plant structure while providing excellent algae control
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf holes or necrotic spots
Increase fertilizer dosing with all-in-one liquid fertilizers or add root tabs; ensure adequate lighting and CO2 supplementation
Algae Overgrowth
Green, brown, or black algae coating plant surfaces and reducing light penetration
Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fauna (shrimp, otocinclus), and manually remove affected leaves
Melting
Rapid leaf deterioration, mushy stems, and plant tissue breakdown after planting
Ensure gradual acclimation to new water parameters; maintain stable temperature, pH, and adequate fertilization; trim affected portions and allow new growth
Poor Growth
Slow or stalled growth, small leaves, sparse foliage despite adequate light
Verify CO2 supplementation is active, increase fertilizer dosing, ensure medium-high lighting (8-10 hours daily), and maintain water temperature between 24-28°C
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Quick Facts
- co2
- recommended
- lighting
- medium-high
- placement
- background
- difficulty
- medium
- growthRate
- fast
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.