Nomaphila Variegatus 'Hygrophila Corymbosa Variegata'
Pogostemon Quadrifolius 'Octopus''
Pogostemon Quadrifolius 'Octopus' has whorls of mostly four leaves at the stem nodes, to which the species name P. quadrifolius refers.
The stems, about 3.5 mm thick, grow loosely upright or to the side and are moderately branched. The leaves are Light green with reddish hues underneath.
The Four-leaved star plant also grows in aquariums with moderate lighting and without additional CO2. However, a good supply of macro- and micronutrients greatly promotes the already fast growth.
Pogostemon Quadrifolius | |
Family Name | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Pogostemon |
Species | Quadrifolius |
Care Level | Easy |
Placement in the Tank | Midground, Background |
Grow rate | Fast |
Origin (in the wild) | Central India, Soughteast Asia |
Max. Size in Aquarium | 10-15cm |
Temperature tolerance °C | 20-28 dC |
Lighting Requirment | High - Medium |
CO2 Requirement | Low 3-9 mg/Lt |
Preferred pH value | 6 - 7 pH |
Carbonate hardness | - |
General Hardness | 1 - 18 °KH |
Propagation | Head cuttings and partial cuttings |
Recommended substrate | Fine Gravel |
Aquascaping | Light green with reddish hues |