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Pogostemon Stellatus
Pogostemon stellatus
Family: Lamiaceae
Pogostemon Stellatus is a majestic background stem plant that produces whorls of up to eight narrow leaves per node, creating a star-burst pattern. Under intense light the leaves develop beautiful pinkish-purple tones. It grows tall and is best positioned in the background. Nutrient-hungry and demanding of CO2 but rewarding when conditions are right.
Keeping this species
- co2
- Required
- light
- High
- placement
- Background
- tank size
- 30 gallons minimum
- growth rate
- Moderate
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.0
- hardness
- 2–10 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)