This site is supported by the advertisements on it, please disable your AdBlocker so we can continue to provide you with the quality content you expect.
  1. We are after as many aquarium plant images that we can get, doing so will assist us in completing the aquarium plant database.

    https://barrreport.com/threads/aquatic-plant-images-wanted.14374/
    Dismiss Notice

fragile pogostemon

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by heindrich, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. heindrich

    heindrich Junior Poster

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2007
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Local Time:
    5:30 PM
    hi,
    my first post here.

    I'm not so new newbie any more, have had aquariums some years now.
    Custom 90 gallons aquarium currently.

    I have problem with plant growth I cannot find answer to. Namely, almost everything is growing quite well, some plants (tenellus, acicularis, verticillata) are reaching in height more than 3 times of sizes like Tropica lists them.
    But I can't grow any pogostemon species. Helferi and stellata are growing very small and fragile. Why is that?
    Dosing is more or less EI, currently trying high phosphate, no diff.

    little background info - KH-4, pH-6.8, light 240W at midday for 5 hours, 80W rest of the time.
     
    #1 heindrich, Jul 17, 2007
  2. Tom Barr

    Tom Barr Founder
    Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2005
    Messages:
    18,691
    Likes Received:
    711
    Local Time:
    5:30 PM
    CO2 is tad low.

    I aim for a pH(assuming the KH is accurate) of about 6.5.
    Try aiming CO2 mist or the output directly into the plants.
    That and good stable NO3 dosing ought to resolve things for you.

    Regards,
    Tom Barr
     
    #2 Tom Barr, Jul 17, 2007
  3. heindrich

    heindrich Junior Poster

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2007
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Local Time:
    5:30 PM
    Yes, indeed.
    Cutting down on PO4 and adding more NO3 seems to help.
    Filter output with CO2 reactor on it was already aimed at it.

    Thank you.
     
    #3 heindrich, Aug 3, 2007
  4. Tom Barr

    Tom Barr Founder
    Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2005
    Messages:
    18,691
    Likes Received:
    711
    Local Time:
    5:30 PM
    Also lower light helps this plant which is fairly easy to grow under slower conditions(less light)

    Regards,
    Tom Barr
     
    #4 Tom Barr, Aug 3, 2007
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Loading...
Similar Threads - fragile pogostemon
  1. Ramtsoccer

    Wanted: Iso Pogostemon Helferi

    Ramtsoccer, Jul 12, 2019, in forum: Trades, swaps, sales
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,540
    AlmightyZeusShortLegs
    Jul 21, 2019
  2. Razvanvirna

    Wanted: Acmella Repens, Bacopa Colorata, Pogostemon Helferi Red

    Razvanvirna, Sep 1, 2018, in forum: Trades, swaps, sales
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    530
    Razvanvirna
    Sep 3, 2018
  3. Mike16T

    For Sale: Pogostemon Helferi Red Aka Downoi Red

    Mike16T, Jun 1, 2018, in forum: Trades, swaps, sales
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    2,665
    Mike16T
    Jun 12, 2018
  4. Mike16T

    Wanted: Pogostemon Erectus

    Mike16T, Apr 17, 2018, in forum: Trades, swaps, sales
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    610
    AlmightyZeusShortLegs
    Apr 22, 2018
  5. Jason King

    Pogostemon Yatabeanus

    Jason King, Dec 31, 2017, in forum: Aquarium Plant Database
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    235
    Jason King
    Dec 31, 2017

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice