Pogostemon stellatus Broad Leaf

Pogostemon stellatus 'Broad Leaf' is a distinctive stem plant with whorled, strap-like leaves arranged in star patterns around the stem. Under high lighting with CO2, the leaves develop beautiful pink to reddish hues from the underside, while the top remains green. It is moderately demanding, requiring consistent CO2 and fertilisation. A stunning midground to background stem plant for high-tech Nature aquascapes.

Light: high. CO2 injection. Iron-rich fertiliser. pH 5.5–7.0. Temperature: 22–28°C. Whorled leaf arrangement is distinctive in planted displays.