Pogostemon deccanensis | Fine-leaved Stem Plant In Vitro

Pogostemon deccanensis is an elegant, fine-structured stem plant that creates a very airy and natural effect in the aquarium with its whorled, narrow leaves. It is excellently suited for the mid- to background and brings lightness and depth to modern aquascapes.

With good lighting, Pogostemon deccanensis displays fresh green tones with a slight yellowish shimmer. Its even, upright growth makes it ideal for structured plant groups and calm background areas.
This plant is supplied InVitro in a sterile cup and is therefore 100% free of snails, algae, and pesticides – perfect for shrimp, nano, and aquascaping tanks.

🌿 Plant Profile:

🔸 Scientific Name: Pogostemon deccanensis
🔸 Family: Lamiaceae
🔸 Origin: India
🔸 Delivery Form: InVitro (sterile laboratory culture)
🔸 Light Requirements: medium – high
🔸 Temperature: 22–28 °C
🔸 Growth: medium
🔸 Position: Midground / Background
🔸 Growth Height: approx. 20–40 cm
🔸 pH-value: 5.5–7.5
🔸 Water Hardness: soft – medium hard
🔸 CO₂ Requirement: recommended
🔸 Propagation: Cuttings

💡 Tip:

Regular trimming promotes dense, bushy growth and prevents the lower parts of the shoots from becoming bare. Ideal in combination with fine-leaved red plants.

👉 Conclusion:

Pogostemon deccanensis InVitro is a delicate, structurally strong stem plant – snail-free, elegant, and ideal for airy, natural aquascapes.