Care specifications
| Type | Stem |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | High (40–70 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Max height | 14 in |
| Spread | 3 in |
| Placement | Midground, Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 70–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Regular |
| Styles | Dutch, Nature |
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Propagation
Top the stems and replant the cuttings; the bases branch from below the cut.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Pogostemon erectus growing thin and stretched?
It is reaching for more light. This plant wants high light to keep its dense, bottlebrush form, and it grows sparse and leggy when underlit. Increase intensity, add CO2 if you can, and trim the leggy tops; the replanted cuttings come back fuller.
What does Pogostemon erectus pair well with?
Its rigid, vertical, fine-needled texture contrasts beautifully with broad-leaved plants like swords and Anubias or rounded stems like Bacopa. Aquascapers often plant it in tight groups to read as a single structured column in the midground.
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