Pogostemon Erectus (Emersed)
Pogostemon Erectus is a stunning and highly sought-after stem plant known for its bright, vibrant green needle-like foliage and upright bushy growth. Its unique texture and pine-like appearance make it an exceptional background or feature plant for planted aquariums, nature aquascapes, and high-end planted tanks.
As a fast-growing and visually striking aquarium plant, Pogostemon Erectus adds height, texture, and dense greenery to aquascapes while creating a natural forest-like effect underwater. This emersed-grown specimen develops strong root systems and transitions well into aquarium conditions with proper care.
At N8 Aquatics, our plants are carefully quarantined before sale to help ensure they arrive healthy, clean, and pest-free.
Species Snapshot
- Size Sold: Healthy emersed stem bunch
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Lighting: Moderate to high
- CO2: Recommended but not required
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Recommended Setup
- Ideal as a background or feature stem plant
- Excellent for nature-style and planted aquariums
- Adds texture, height, and dense greenery to aquascapes
- Forms thick bushy growth with regular trimming
Care Requirements
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Maintenance: Moderate — regular trimming encourages dense healthy growth
Why Buy From N8 Aquatics
- Healthy quarantined plants
- Strong root systems
- Carefully selected quality specimens
- Carefully packed with care
Shipping Information
Unlike our live fish and invertebrates, aquarium plants are able to be shipped.
Plants are carefully packed to arrive in good condition, with standard shipping available at checkout.
Important
All plants sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to established aquariums with appropriate water parameters for the species being kept.
Emersed vs Submersed — Which Grown Form Should You Choose?
Submersed plants are grown fully underwater and are already adapted to aquarium life, so they settle into a planted tank with minimal melt — the best pick for aquascapes and established aquariums.
Emersed plants are nursery-grown above the waterline, ideal for terrariums, paludariums and wabi-kusa. Submerged in an aquarium they typically melt back and regrow as submersed foliage — more so in low-tech tanks without added CO2 — but recover well with good lighting and nutrients.
Choose your preferred grown form above. Every plant is nursery-grown, dispatched from our Rockhampton fishroom, with live arrival guaranteed and shipping Australia-wide.