plant spotlightPogostemon Stellatus Octopus: The Whorled Background Statement Plant
Pogostemon stellatus "Octopus" from Southeast Asia produces dramatic whorls of long, fine leaves at each stem node. A tall, striking background plant that thrives without CO2 under good light.
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plant spotlightCabomba Caroliniana (Purple): Feathery Background Plant with a Hidden Color
Cabomba caroliniana is a native North and South American stem plant with fan-shaped, finely divided leaves. The purple form has a distinctive violet tint that deepens under strong light.
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plant spotlightMyriophyllum Mattogrossense: Feathery Red-Green from the Brazilian Wetlands
Myriophyllum mattogrossense from Brazil's Mato Grosso region produces fine, feathery whorls of leaves that shift from green to reddish under good light. An elegant background plant for low-tech tanks.
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