🌿 Water Star (Pogostemon stellatus ‘Eustralis’)
🌿 Water Star (Pogostemon stellatus ‘Eustralis’)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Midground Plant • Background Plant
📋 The Water Star (Pogostemon stellatus ‘Eustralis’) is a striking ornamental stem plant prized for its Fine Starburst Leaf Formation and Bright Vibrant Green Growth.
Its narrow radiating leaves create a highly textured, star-like appearance that adds movement and sophistication to planted aquariums.
This fast-growing species responds exceptionally well to trimming, making it ideal for shaping lush dense groups or dramatic background features.
It functions as an elegant High-Impact Starburst Stem Plant, perfect for premium aquascaping layouts.
💡 Highlights
⭐ Starburst Leaf Formation: Distinctive radiating structure
🌿 Fast Growing: Quickly fills aquascape space
✂️ Excellent for Trimming: Easily shaped into dense groups
💚 Bright Green Coloration: Fresh vibrant visual contrast
🎨 Premium Aquascape Plant: Strong focal impact
🧾 A Quick Look at Water Star
📛 Common Name: Water Star
🔬 Scientific Name: Pogostemon stellatus ‘Eustralis’
👨👩👧 Family: Lamiaceae
🌍 Origin: Australia (aquarium cultivar trade form)
📏 Max Size: 20–60 cm (≈ 8–24″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Growth Rate: Fast
💡 Lighting Needs: Moderate to high
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Planted T/C Cup: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived with maintenance
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate to high (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Cuttings
