Pogostemon yatabeanus (Pogostemon yatabeanus) care guide

Group
Plants
Other names
Eusteralis yatabeana
Family
Lamiaceae (mint family)
Origin
Japan, Korea and China
Water
freshwater
Temperature
15–26°C
pH
6–7.5
Care level
intermediate
Lighting
Medium to high light; CO2 recommended

Care

Pogostemon yatabeanus is an East Asian marsh plant of the mint family, related to star rotala. We could not reach a detailed source page for it, so little is recorded here about its size or wild habitat; it is rare in the wild in Japan. In aquaria it is grown as a stem plant with whorls of very narrow, needle-like leaves, giving a fine, feathery look. It is a little easier than Pogostemon stellatus but still does best with good light, CO2 and regular fertilising. Plant it in groups in the midground or background. Being from a temperate to subtropical climate, it also tolerates slightly cooler water than many tropical plants. Water figures are our estimate, not from the sources. Sources: Wikipedia, List of freshwater aquarium plant species. Checked October 2026.

Breeding

Take top cuttings and replant them; side shoots form after trimming.

Compatibility and tank mates

Soft tips are grazed by goldfish and plant-eating fish. Suits tropical or cool community and shrimp tanks.

Last updated 8 October 2026. Community-edited care guide on Aquatic-Auctions.

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