Pogostemon Quadrifolius care guide
Pogostemon Quadrifolius (Pogostemon quadrifolius) — high light, 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7.5, CO2 recommended.
Overview
Pogostemon Quadrifolius (Pogostemon quadrifolius) is an aquatic plant of the family Lamiaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as an intermediate-level species. It is typically grown under high light with pressurised CO2 injection on any substrate. Tall stem plant with whorled, finely toothed leaves arranged in fours. Excellent vertical structure for the background; appreciates good light, CO2 and a rich substrate.
Taxonomy
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Genus: Pogostemon
- Scientific name: Pogostemon quadrifolius
- Common synonyms: Eustralis stellata
Habitat
Pogostemon is a Lamiaceae genus of marsh plants found in southern and South-East Asia, frequently growing in seasonally flooded fields and along stream margins. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from Asia.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: high
- CO2: recommended
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7.5
- GH: 2-12 °dGH
- Substrate: aquasoil
- Maximum height: 60 cm
- Growth rate: fast
- Recommended placement: background
Placement
Background stem for groups; the upright fluffy growth of stellatus and related forms creates strong vertical accents. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the background under high light with pressurised CO2 injection, using undefined.
Propagation
Cuttings replanted into the substrate root quickly; horizontal forms spread sideways and are divided once dense. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: stem cuttings.
Common issues
Curling new leaves or stunted tips often indicate calcium deficiency in soft water; supplementing GH with a remineraliser corrects the issue.