Regarding Pogostemon Stellata

[ryan9316]

Hey guys, anyone growing this plant well? I cannot say that I am, it is growing, new leaves are forming at the ground and it is developing water roots and roots into the substrate, but I do not think leaves will grow anywhere under the crown. Here is a photo if anyone has any tips on getting leaves to color up and grow along the full length of the stem I would be happy to listen here is a pic.

My parameters;
Flourite Sand-Seachem Flourish root tabs every 3-4 inches.

CO2 2-3bps
2x65watt Fluorescent Bulbs 6,700k
Photoperiod:8 hours
Dosing,
ADA Brighty K 2 Squirts a Day
ADA Step 3 one squirt every 2 days
ADA Special Lights 1 squirt a day
2 Caps Excel

Edit; I chopped off the head of each plant and planted it again, hoping it will keep growing up, It came to me cut at the base so it should be fine.

 

[Bk718]

sorry if i missed it but whats the tank size??

The leaves will not grow back at the bottom so try and keep up with the co2/lighting/ferts so the plant grows another few inches. Then cut off right above the part where the leaves arnt growing. Toss the bottom piece in the trash and replant the top. And the process goes on with the future growth.. But if the bottom half is healthy looking then keep it and you will get new growth out of that soon enough.

 

[ryan9316]

Yea thanks, the top is very healthy with new leaves daily, i replanted the crown, it should grow upwards from their.

 

[Fordtrannyman]

This plant likes soft water, lots of C02 & K, low N03, average P03.

 

[tanker]

It is not an easy plant to grow. I use to have some but gave up. Try this site.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myplants/68-Pogostemon_stellatus_Pogostemon_stellatus.html