Pogostemon Stellatus

Pogostemon Stellatus

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Transform Your Aquascape with Vibrant Color

Pogostemon stellatus is a stunning stem plant that brings vertical drama and warm color tones to your aquarium. With its distinctive narrow, lance-shaped leaves arranged in whorls around the stem, this fast-growing plant creates eye-catching texture and movement in planted tanks.

Portion Size: 3-5 stems

Key Features

  • Striking Color Variation: Displays beautiful reddish-pink to purple hues under high light, transitioning to green in lower light conditions
  • Versatile Placement: Perfect for midground to background positioning, creating dense, bushy clusters that add depth
  • Fast Growth: Vigorous growth rate helps establish lush aquascapes quickly and naturally outcompetes algae
  • Unique Texture: Fine, needle-like foliage provides excellent contrast against broader-leaved plants

Care Requirements

Pogostemon stellatus thrives in well-maintained aquariums with:

  • High lighting (0.5+ watts per liter recommended)
  • CO2 supplementation for optimal coloration and growth
  • Nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilization
  • Temperature range: 22-28°C
  • pH: 6.0-7.5

Aquascaping Tips

Plant in groups of 5-10 stems for maximum visual impact. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and helps maintain the desired shape. Cuttings can be easily replanted to propagate and expand your display. The reddish tones intensify beautifully when positioned to receive direct light, making it an excellent choice for creating warm color accents in nature-style aquascapes.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced - Best suited for aquascapers with CO2 systems and experience maintaining high-tech planted tanks.

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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.

Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.

Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days

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FAQs

Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.

All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout

We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.

CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.

Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.

Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.