This potted format of Pogostemon Stellatus (also sold as Eusteralis Stellata or "Octopus Plant") arrives rooted and ready to plant as a clump, making it an easy way to establish a full stand of this stem plant without individual-stem prep. Thin, pointed leaves grow in opposite pairs and range from green to pink to red depending on light and nutrients.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| CO2 |
Not Required (recommended for best color) |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Not required, but recommended for root feeding |
| Type |
Stem |
| Max Height |
10-20" |
| Placement |
Midground to background |
| Light Level |
Moderate to High (approx. 50-100 PAR) |
| Origin |
Asia (widespread) |
| Other |
Also available as a Bunch. High light and iron bring out the deepest red/pink tones. |
Care & Planting: Remove the pot and root wool before planting into substrate. Trim regularly to keep the plant bushy rather than leggy.
A note on appearance: Many stem plants, including this one, are harvested in their above-water (emersed) form, and the photo may not reflect how it looks once fully adjusted to life underwater. Leaf shape and coloration commonly shift as the plant transitions to submersed growth — don't be surprised if new growth looks different from what arrived in your order. Give it a few weeks to acclimate before judging its final look.
