Stoffels Pogostemon erectus

Stoffels Pogostemon erectus (Medium Tech)

The Stoffels Pogostemon erectus is a striking, fast-growing aquatic plant known for its bright green, pine-like foliage that adds height and texture to aquascapes. Its vertical, bushy growth makes it an excellent choice for the background or midground in planted tanks. Grown in-vitro, this plant arrives free from pests, algae, and contaminants, providing a healthy start for your aquarium.

Key Features:

• Pine-Like Foliage: Pogostemon erectus is known for its distinctive, bright green leaves that resemble pine needles, giving a unique and eye-catching texture to aquascapes.
• Fast-Growing Plant: With the proper lighting and CO2, this plant grows quickly and forms dense, tall bushes that add depth to the tank.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, this plant is free from pests, algae, and pathogens, ensuring a clean introduction to your aquarium.
• Great for Aquascaping: Its tall, bushy growth makes it perfect for use as a background plant or a midground feature in larger aquariums, providing vertical interest and contrast to other plants.

Care Requirements:                                                                                             

• Lighting: Pogostemon erectus thrives in medium to high lighting conditions. Adequate light is essential to maintain its compact, bushy growth and bright green coloration.
• CO2: While Pogostemon erectus can grow without CO2, supplementation is highly recommended to promote faster growth and fuller, denser foliage.
• Water Parameters: This plant prefers slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.0-7.5 and temperatures between 22-28°C. Nutrient-rich water and substrate support optimal growth.
• Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its compact, bushy shape and encourages side shoot development. Cuttings can be replanted to propagate more plants throughout the aquarium.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before planting in your aquarium.
• Plant Pogostemon erectus in a nutrient-rich substrate, spaced evenly in the background or midground to create vertical interest and lush green coverage.
• Ensure medium to high lighting and CO2 supplementation to promote rapid growth and compact form.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.