Description

🌿 Giant Baby Tears

– Scientific Name: Pogostemon stellatus var. ‘Octopus’

📊 Plant Profile

– Difficulty Level: Easy

– Light Requirement: Moderate

– CO2 Requirement: No, but will grow faster and more densely

– Growth Rate: Fast

🌡️ Water Parameters

– Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)

– pH Range: 6.0-7.5

– Water Hardness: Soft to Medium

📈 Growth Characteristics

– Size: Up to 36 inches (90 cm)

– Placement: Background

📝 Detailed Description

Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus is known for its unique, finger-like leaves. It adds a dynamic and flowing appearance to the aquarium.

🌱 Care Instructions

– Lighting: Moderate, 8-10 hours per day

– Fertilization: Weekly comprehensive fertilizers

– Maintenance: Regular trimming to control height 

🐠 Compatibility

– Ideal Tankmates: Barbs, tetras, gouramis

– Habitat Enhancement: Provides dense cover at all levels of the aquarium

🌟 Benefits & Highlights

– Visual Appeal: Adds a whimsical and wavy look

– Environmental Impact: Excellent for oxygenation and nutrient absorption

– Growth Habit: Rapid and lanky

💡 Fun Fact

Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus can exhibit different colors under varying lighting conditions, from green to reddish hues.