🌿 Pogostemon stellatus ‘Octopus’ – The Living Firework of Your Aquarium! 🌿
Looking to add bold movement, fine texture, and eye-catching height to your aquascape? Pogostemon stellatus ‘Octopus’ is the answer! With its long, whirling, tentacle-like leaves and vibrant green to bronze tones, this fast-growing background plant instantly creates a sense of motion and depth in any aquarium.
 
🌱 Care Guide
 
Lighting:
💡 Medium to high light brings out its best form and color. Low light? It’ll grow, but not thrive!
 
CO₂ & Fertilisation:
💨 CO₂ is highly recommended for lush growth and tighter internodes.
🍽️ Needs a nutrient-rich substrate or consistent dosing of liquid ferts—especially iron.
 
Growth & Placement:
📏 Can reach 30–50+ cm tall—perfect for backgrounds or mid-backgrounds in larger tanks.
✂️ Trim regularly to encourage bushier, fuller growth.
 
Water Conditions:
🌡️ Temp: 22–28°C
💧 pH: 6.0–7.5
🧪 Soft to moderately hard water preferred.
 
Propagation:
Just snip off a healthy stem and replant—it roots easily! This makes it great for scaping or propagation projects.
 
💥 Why Aquascapers Love It:
Adds instant vertical drama
Softens hardscape with fine, flowing foliage
Contrasts beautifully with rocks, driftwood, or bold-leaved plants
Responds quickly to good care—you’ll see weekly growth!
 
🛒 Ready to Transform Your Tank?
At Aquatic Plants SA, we grow our Pogostemon stellatus 'Octopus' with care and passion—no reselling, no stress. You’ll receive vibrant, rooted plants that are aquascape-ready.
 
🔥 Limited stock available—grab yours now before they swirl away!
📩 Message us today to reserve your portion of green elegance!