Pogostemon stellatus is a stem plant with closely packed leaf whorls and intensely colored leaf tips. It is most frequently found in Asia and Australia, where it grows in marshy and swampy areas and sometimes at altitudes greater than 2,000 m. Aquarium cultivation is very difficult and requires soft water to promote decent growth. Strong light, a permanent supply of CO2, and good nutrition are also indispensable. As soon as the stems reach the water’s surface you can remove the shoots and replant them. Note that the cut lower portion of the stem will continue to send out new shoots.
Show us a picture of your Pogostemon stellatus by posting it on Instagram with #PogostemonDennerlePlants and get reposted if you are lucky!
Narrow-leaved rosette plant for the background
In a pot
Hard-leaved and robust rhizome plant
XXL pot
Brown-red stem plant for the middle ground
In-vitro cup
Very small hairgrass for the foreground
Sign up below to stay up to date on the latest news from Dennerle Plants and to be the first to know when new content is released. Our subscribers have the chance to win loads of prizes we give out in our weekly giveaways!