Description
A relatively wide-leaved well-growing form of Pogostemon stellatus probably from northern Australia or New Guinea. It is easier to cultivate than the narrow-leaved "standard form" of P. stellatus.
Pogostemon stellatus 'Broad Leaf' is one of the manifold geographical varieties of the very wide-spread species P. stellatus. It has only recently become known in the hobby, however, its stunning colour and overall beauty increase its popularity continuously, and nowadays it is quite often used for setting up layouts in aquascapes.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Also known as Pogostemon stellatus 'Rubra'
Impressive large stem plant
Reddish-brown to ochre hues
Not very demanding
Rarely found in trade
Synonyms
Eusteralis stellata 'Broad Leaf'
Complete Botanical Name
Pogostémon stellátus (Lour.) Kuntze
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pogostemon
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
medium
Growth
fast
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
5-7
Temperature Tolerance
15-32℃
Carbonate Hardness
1-18 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
