Pogostemon stellatus originally comes from Asia, where it grows in swampy areas. It is a fine-leaved and rather larg stem plant. Its leaves are narrow and come in colors ranging from green to red and purple. This Pogostemon is a rather difficult plant to grow as it needs enough light, extra CO2 and a good supply of nutrients.
Origin: Southeast Asia, Australia
Height: up to 40 cm
Type: stem plant
Growth: medium
plan: background
Temperature: 22 - 28 °C
pH: 5 - 7
CH: 15 - 32
Propagation: cuttings
Light requirement: high
Difficulty: difficult
CO2 necessary: yes
Emersed growth possible: yes
Instructions for planting:
Only open the container just before planting. Gently remove the plant from the container and rinse the roots free of the gel or liquid. Small residues of the nutrient solution are not a problem. After rinsing, the plant should be quickly placed in the water so that it does not dry out.
In Vitro: Grown in the laboratory and guaranteed free from pathogens, snails, algae and vermin.