- Stem plant
- Medium
- Medium–high light
- CO₂: recommended
Pogostemon erectus
Medium stem plant for medium and high light. It grows better with added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background. Growth is medium, and it is rated medium to keep.
Single source · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Stem plant Midground, Background
- Light
- Medium, High
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Difficulty
- Medium Growth rate: Medium
- Height
- 4–12 in (10–30 cm)
- Water
- Not recorded pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Side shoots
- Botanical name
- Pogostemon erectus
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Does Pogostemon erectus need strong light?
Pogostemon erectus grows in medium or high light.
Does Pogostemon erectus need CO₂?
It grows without it, but added CO₂ helps Pogostemon erectus grow faster and denser.
Where does Pogostemon erectus go in the tank?
Pogostemon erectus is used in the midground and background.
