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SAS Member Plant Reproduction Report

Pogostemon stellatus "Octopus"

General Information

Name:

Michael Pohl

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2019-10-13

Common Name:

Pogostemon stellatus "Octopus"

Scientific Name:

Pogostemon stellatus

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.4

General Hardness (ppm):

 

Temp.:

78

Nitrate (ppm):

<20ppm

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

75 Gallons

Water Source:

Tap Water

Water Changes:

50% Weekly

Filtration System(s):

2 Aquaclear 110s

Additives:

 

Tank Décor

Substrate:

Sand

Lighting

LED Light by Beamswork

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Trimming

Growth Rate

Quickly

Comments

This is a plant that I trim twice a month. It makes a great background plant in my 75. I was able to fill my entire tank in just a few months from 3-4 stems.