Pogostemon stellatus
Water star
Pogostemon stellatus
Water star
- Fine-leaved large stem plant
- Reddish-purple to orange colours
- Eyecatcher for large tanks
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Description
The Water star is a beautiful fine-leaved, relatively large stem plant from wetlands in tropical Asia and Australia. Pogostemon stellatus, also known as Eusteralis stellata and Dysophylla stellata, is a variable species that also includes broad leaved forms like "Broad Leaf". One of the narrow-leaf forms is partly labeled as P. stellatus "Strong" but has the same fine submerged foliage as other "normal" P. stellatus.
The Water star is mostly delivered in its emersed (terrestrial) form, with green leaves. Planted into the aquarium, it unfolds its whole splendour, growing new shoots with very narrow, light green to reddish purple leaves in whorls. The shoots get more than 10 cm in diameter and are branched.
Pogostemon stellatus needs rather strong light, addition of CO2 and a good nutrient supply. Micronutrient deficiencies may lead to pale leaves. The plant is a good indicator for the nutrient situation in the tank. Pogostemon stellatus prefers higher temperatures (approx. 24-28 °C) and soft to medium-hard water. Growth may stagnate from time to time even though the conditions are good. It is easily propagated by cuttings.
Pogostemon stellatus looks most magnificent as a group or large bush in the midground to background of large aquariums. Occasional trimming promotes bushy growth. The plant is also suited as emersed plant for well-lit paludariums and Wabi-Kusa, however its emersed green leaves are rather inconspicuous. One can expect its pretty purple flower spikes under short day conditions (coherent dark phase of more than 12 hours per day).
Characteristics
Pogostemon stellatus is also known under the synonym Eusteralis stellata in aquaristics. It originates from swamps in East and Southeast Asia as well as in northern Australia. A lot of very different varietys of this species are found in nature as its area of distribution is vast.
Pogostemon stellatus is a breathtakingly beautiful plant, which has made it a very popular aquarium plant.
Unfortunately it is not easy to cultivate and has high requirements as to light and fertilisation. Insufficient light leads to leaf loss lower down on the stem. A constant CO2 supply is also a must if you want to enjoy your plant's beauty to the fullest.
Nitrate, phosphate and micronutrients should be added to the water column to ensure long-term success for cultivating this plant. The concentrations of nitrate (5-20 mg/l) and phosphate (0. ()
| Common names | Water star |
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| Synonyms | Dysophylla benthamiana Hance, Dysophylla stellata (Lour.) Benth., Eusteralis stellata (Lour.) Panigrahi |
| Complete botanical name | Pogostémon stellátus (Lour.) Kuntze |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Pogostemon |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Usage | Background, Midground |
| Growth | fast |
| pH value | 5 - 7 |
| Temperature tolerance | 15 - 32°C |
| Carbonate hardness | 1 - 18°dKH |
| General hardness | 0 - 30°dGH |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
| Can grow emersed? | yes |
| Source | Flowgrow |
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General information
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| EAN | 5703249053701 |
| Weight | 0,10 kg |
| Shipping weight | 0,10 kg |
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Very large portion with long plantlets and good quality.
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Sehr schöne Portion
Sehr große Portion mit langen Ablegern und guter Qualität.
The plants were packed really well. Delivered quickly.....what more could you want.
Thanks, Aquasabi team
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Wie immer sehr zufrieden!
Pflanzen waren super gut verpackt. Es wurde schnell geliefert.....was will man mehr.
Danke Aquasabi Team
The plant arrived in great condition and it grows relatively fast and looks great.
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Schöne Pflanze
Die Pflanze kam in einem super Zustand an und sie wächst relativ schnell und sieht super aus.
