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Pogostemon Erectus T/C Cup
Pogostemon erectus
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Versatile stem plant available in multiple cultivars. Generally fast-growing under moderate light. Trim and replant tops to maintain a dense bushy growth habit. Some varieties pearl heavily with CO2. Erectus — vertical growth habit with whorled foliage.
About this Plant
Pogostemon erectus was originally collected in Maharashtra, India. It has become an extremely popular plant for aquariums with supplemental CO2 and moderate or better light. With these in place, it is an extremely vigorous aquarium plant, despite its delicate, feathery foliage. If anything, it can be a little too fast growing in a tank with heavy fertilization.
Care Guide
- Common Name
- Family Name: Lamiaceae
- Native To
- India
- Lighting
- Moderate-high
- Requirements
- Does best with supplemental CO2 and good light, otherwise undemanding
- Growth Form
- Stem
- Growth Rate
- Very fast in good conditions
- True Aquatic
- Yes
- Placement in Tank
- Background except in the very largest tanks
- Available As
- Bunch, Potted
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