Pogostemon Stellatus Dassen Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Pogostemon Stellatus Dassen features narrow, needle-like foliage that arranges itself in dense whorls around thick central stems, creating vibrant shades of orange, pink, and bright red under targeted care. Its fine-textured foliage and rapid branching habit make it a strong candidate for background hedges and colorful focal points in medium to large aquariums. While adaptable once settled, providing moderate to high lighting along with pressurized CO2 helps maintain its vibrant color and prevents lower leaf shedding.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Dense whorls of needle-like foliage transition from orange to pink and deep red under strong lighting.
- Tall vertical growth habit creates dense background hedges and colorful architectural structure.
- Adapts smoothly to fully submerged aquariums or emersed growth in humid terrariums.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant individual stems or small portions 1 inch apart into your aquarium soil, ensuring lower stems receive adequate light penetration.
- Provide moderate to high lighting and pressurized CO2 injection; consistent liquid fertilization rich in iron supports vibrant orange and red foliage. See our guide to growing red aquarium plants.
- Maintain stable water chemistry and consistent nutrient dosing to prevent stem tip melting or leaf stunting during transition.
- To propagate, trim main stem tops with sharp straight shears and replant the cuttings directly into your aquarium soil to encourage bushier side shoots. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogostemon stellatus 'Dassen' |
| Common Name(s) | Pogostemon Stellatus Dassen, Pogostemon Dassen |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Tissue Culture Aquatic Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Moderate |
| Light Requirement | Moderate to High |
| CO2 Requirement | Recommended (Helps intensify orange and red coloration) |
| Placement / Usage | Background Focal Point & Background Hedges |
| Height / Size | 10–20”+ (Cup portion size: 2–3”) |
| Growth Rate | Medium to Fast |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.5–7.5 |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cuttings (Trim stem tops or lateral shoots and replant) |
| Origin | Asia, Australia |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I prepare Pogostemon Stellatus Dassen Tissue Culture before planting?
Rinse the nutrient gel completely off the roots in a small bowl of room-temperature water. Once clean, divide the cluster into individual stems or small portions and insert the roots into your aquarium soil using fine pinsettes.
2. How do I bring out the orange and red colors in Pogostemon Stellatus Dassen?
Developing bright orange, pink, and red hues requires moderate to high light intensity, pressurized CO2 injection, and a consistent liquid dosing routine supplying iron and essential trace elements.
3. How do I prevent Pogostemon Stellatus Dassen stems from losing lower leaves?
Because this species grows tall and forms thick tops, trim the tops regularly and space individual stems at least 1 inch apart in your aquarium soil to ensure light penetrates down to the lower leaf whorls.