Pogostemons

Pogostemons (Pogostemon spp.) are wholly aquatic plants found along coastlines in wetlands and river backwaters. The natural habitat extends from India, along the whole of Southeast Asia to Australia.

Most species have common features – tall stems, creeping rhizome and elongated narrow leaves, the color of which depends on growth conditions. As a rule, in bright light and high concentrations of nutrients, the leaves turn yellow or reddish.

Pogostemons are considered demanding aquarium plants that require a high degree of illumination and additional introduction of trace elements (phosphates, iron, potassium, nitrates, etc.).