{"product_id":"pogostemon-stellatus-octopus","title":"Pogostemon stellatus 'Octopus'","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Pogostemon stellatus ‘Octopus’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Octopus’ is a fast-growing and highly attractive freshwater stem plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003elong, thin, bright-green leaves that spread in every direction\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a distinctive flowing, tentacle-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unusual growth habit makes it an excellent choice for creating \u003cstrong\u003emovement and texture in the background of a planted aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can quickly form dense bushes when regularly trimmed and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Octopus’ is relatively undemanding compared with many demanding stem plants, but it performs particularly well with \u003cstrong\u003egood lighting, CO₂ and consistent fertilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under strong conditions, growth can be rapid, making regular maintenance important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Octopus’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pogostemon Octopus \/ Octopus Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, branching stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Pogostemon stellatus ‘Octopus’ easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is considered relatively easy compared with many other colourful stem plants. It can grow without CO₂, although \u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ supplementation produces faster and denser growth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Pogostemon ‘Octopus’ need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but CO₂ is highly beneficial. In a high-light aquarium, CO₂ will help support healthy, rapid growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Pogostemon ‘Octopus’ grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing stem plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and can quickly fill the background of an aquarium under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Pogostemon ‘Octopus’?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the upper portion of a healthy stem and replant it into the substrate. The remaining stem can produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Pogostemon ‘Octopus’ be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to the \u003cstrong\u003ebackground\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its long, flowing leaves can spread without overshadowing smaller foreground plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot trimming regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant can grow quickly. 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