{"product_id":"pogostemon-stellatus-octopus","title":"Pogostemon Stellatus 'Octopus'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, wispy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy background plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat cover for fish and shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNot available to be shipped to Hawaii and Alaska.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Octopus' is very eye-catching due to its long, wispy and bright green leaves. This easy stem plant thrives under low to medium light and provides excellent cover for fish and shrimp to hide out. Once it starts getting established, it can grow quite tall in a short amount of time and may require regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Octopus'\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative To:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAsia and Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Background\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium Light 10-35 PAR (click to see our PAR chart)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy Green liquid fertilizer and Easy Root Tabs\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eTrim stems and replant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Remove the potted plant from plastic basket, and split the rock wool in half.\u003cbr\u003e2. Carefully remove the plant roots from the rock wool, and make sure to remove all the small, yellow fertilizer balls. Wash off any remaining debris.\u003cbr\u003e3. Use planting tweezers or your fingers to plant each stem deeply, at least 2 to 3 inches into the ground, which means the substrate may cover some of the bottom leaves.\u003cbr\u003e4. Don’t plant the stem plants all in a single bunch but rather individually with a little space between so that the roots have some room to grow.\u003cbr\u003e5. If the plant keeps popping out of the ground, try inserting the stem at an angle or wrap a plant weight at the bottom of the stem to keep them anchored. If the stems have no roots, some people will float them at the surface until they develop roots and then plant them into the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Grow Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecare is very easy, so start by using low to medium lighting between 10-35 PAR to prevent \"leggy\" stems (where the bottom portion of the plant starts dropping leaves). \u003cbr\u003e— Why is my \u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e melting? This stem plant is grown out of the water at the farm. Once the plants arrive to us, we begin the process of converting them to their underwater form. The plant you receive may be half-converted and still need time to adjust to life under water. To help speed up the transition, provide plenty of light and nutrients to encourage new leaves to sprout as the old leaves melt away. Consider floating the stems at the surface until it grows more roots and can be easily planted into the substrate.\u003cbr\u003e— Why is my \u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eturning yellow or brown? If your stem plant is getting enough light, it may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a multi-test strip. Dose with Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate. \u003cbr\u003e— How to trim \u003cem\u003ePogostemon stellatus\u003c\/em\u003e Octopus: If the plant is too tall or the bottom half of the stem has lost its leaves, prune off the top portion and replant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Propagate Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem plants can be easily propagated by trimming off the top half of the plant and replanting it in another location. The original plant will continue growing upwards from where it was cut and may even create multiple branches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287735648535,"sku":"dli1789839833992","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/6690\/8695\/files\/pogostemon-stellatus-octopus_1.jpg?v=1789839838","url":"https:\/\/debclubcladfit.shop\/products\/pogostemon-stellatus-octopus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}