Pogostemon Stellatus “Dassen” Purple

Description

Pogostemon stellatus is rather difficult to grow. Lighting should be intense since the lower portions of the stems have a tendency to shed leaves otherwise. If growing conditions and nutrient levels change too fast, the plant often stunts and produces new side shoots from the top. Stable CO2 injection is a must if one wishes to grow this plant to its full potential. Nitrate, phosphate, and micronutrients should be added via the water column for long-term success. Nitrate (5-20ppm) and phosphate (0.2-2ppm) levels are not too important, as long as they are kept stable. If both nitrate and phosphate are kept high, this plant will be green. If the hobbyist chooses to run one or both nutrients on the lean side, it will produce purple or orange foliage.

Difficulty: Hard
Lighting Requirement: High
Growth Rate: High
Tank Placement: Midground – Background

Note:

The displayed image is for illustration purposes only and is of submersed grown plants in aquariums under optimum plant growing conditions.

Depending on the variety, plants sent are grown in an aquarium in emersed or submersed conditions. Hence, plant/leaf structures may vary from those shown in pictures. When they are grown in an aquarium under optimum growing conditions as required by the plant (light, co2, and nutrients), they will get the appearance as shown in pictures.

All aquatic plants are priced on the basis of the individual stems.