Pogostemon Sampsonii

Pogostemon sampsonii is a captivating and rare aquarium plant from southern China, prized for its fine, willow-like foliage and flowing growth habit. Once misidentified as Limnophila punctata 'Blume' and Pogostemon cf. pumilus, this species was accurately classified by aquatic botanist Christel Kasselmann. A member of the Lamiaceae family, Pogostemon sampsonii thrives in both planted aquariums and nature aquascapes, where its soft, delicate texture creates contrast and movement underwater.

Key Features & Benefits

• 🌿 Elegant Fine-Leaved Structure – Adds soft, flowing texture to the foreground or midground.

• 💧 Ideal for Aquascaping – Perfect for nature aquariums, Iwagumi layouts, and Dutch-style tanks.

• 💡 Thrives with CO₂ and Strong Light – Vibrant, lush growth with proper lighting and fertilization.

• 🐠 Fish and Shrimp Friendly – Provides gentle cover for small aquatic animals.

• 🌱 Rare Species – A collector's gem recently reclassified and gaining popularity in the hobby.

Transform Your Aquascape with Graceful Movement

Pogostemon sampsonii is ideal for aquarists seeking a plant that combines rarity with visual impact. Its delicate, elongated leaves sway gently in water flow, adding lifelike motion to your fish tank. When cultivated with CO₂ supplementation, nutrient-rich substrate, and high-intensity lighting, this plant forms dense, bushy clusters that enhance the natural feel of your freshwater planted aquarium.

Whether you're a beginner experimenting with aquatic plants or an expert designing a high-end aquascape, Pogostemon sampsonii offers something exceptional—rare lineage, soft texture, and vibrant green coloration that stands out against hardscape or red-leaved background species.

• Sold as loose Fresh-cut plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
• Fresh-cut plants | Approx. 5 stems, loose fresh-cut stems without root
• Bunched plants | Approx. 5 fresh-cut stems without root, bundled with foam, and lead weight
• Potted plants | Approx. 5 fresh-cut stems without root, potted with net pot and rockwool

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.