{"product_id":"pogostemon-quadrifolius-octopus","title":"Pogostemon quadrifolius (Octopus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pogostemon quadrifolius, widely recognized in the aquarium hobby as \u003cb\u003ePogostemon Octopus\u003c\/b\u003e, is a highly resilient and visually striking stem plant celebrated for its long, flowing, tentacle-like leaves that sway gracefully in the aquarium current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pogostemon Octopus is an exceptionally undemanding and rapid-growing background stem plant, perfect for creating lush, dynamic aquascapes. Boasting bright green, whorled foliage, it adapts seamlessly to a wide spectrum of water conditions, making it a premier, stress-free selection for beginner aquarists looking for fast biological establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003ePogostemon quadrifolius\u003c\/i\u003e (Trade name: Pogostemon \"Octopus\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner Friendly \/ Extremely Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temp \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70°F–82°F (21°C–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional \/ Not Mandatory (Appreciates CO2 for accelerated growth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its potential height reaching up to 16 to 20 inches, \u003ci\u003ePogostemon quadrifolius\u003c\/i\u003e is ideally planted along the background or midground of freshwater aquariums. As the stems grow and approach the water surface, they naturally bend and ripple horizontally, creating a dense canopy that offers outstanding shelter for timid fish and fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Planting and Propagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant individual stems spaced an inch apart in the substrate using aquarium tweezers to allow adequate light penetration to lower leaves. Propagation is remarkably straightforward: use clean scissors to trim healthy head cuttings (roughly 4 to 6 inches long) and replant them directly into the substrate. Side shoots can also be harvested to populate smaller nano tanks. Regular trimming encourages a bushier, multi-branched growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Nutrient Requirements \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this species can extract vital nutrients directly from the water column and will adapt to standard gravel or sand substrates, it performs best when provided with a nutrient-rich aqusoil or supplemented with routine liquid macro and micro-fertilizers. CO2 injection is not required for survival, though it enhances growth velocity and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050294419796,"sku":"ST011084","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Pogostemonquadrifolius_Octopus.webp?v=1788798590","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/pogostemon-quadrifolius-octopus","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}