Common Name:Pogostemon Stellatus
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Native To: Asia
Lighting: Moderate - High
pH: 6.5-7.5
Growth Demands: Easy
Growth Form: Cuttings
Growth Rate: Slow
Placement in Tan: Midground, background
Pogostemon Stellatus is a nice perennial plant that can displays different colours ranging from green to red to pink. It is an easy plant to keep that adds movement to the aquarium. They have thin and pointy leaves that grow in opposite pairs along the length of the stem. If pruned regularly, this plant will branch out and provide a bushy filler for the mid- or background of your tank.
Propagation can be achieved by taking cuttings from the main stem of the plant that are replanted.
