Aquarium plant from tissue culture in closed cup. This plant was discovered by aquarists in Thailand, close to the border with Burma. It is called 'Downoi' (little star) in Thailand, and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm tall and wide). Pogostemon helferi is an unusual and distinctive aquatic plant with a compact habit, curly leaves and a strikingly beautiful green colour. With good light conditions and a substrate rich in nutrients Pogostemon helferi forms many side shoots, which develop small roots, and the plant rapidly forms an impressive carpet of foreground vegetation.
Type:StemOrigin:AsiaCountry or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.Growth rate:MediumGrowth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.Height:3 - 10+Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.Light demand:MediumThe average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.CO2 :MediumA medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.
Aquarium plant from tissue culture in closed cup. This plant was discovered by aquarists in Thailand, close to the border with Burma. It is called 'Downoi' (little star) in Thailand, and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm tall and wide). Pogostemon helferi is an unusual and distinctive aquatic plant with a compact habit, curly leaves and a strikingly beautiful green colour. With good light conditions and a substrate rich in nutrients Pogostemon helferi forms many side shoots, which develop small roots, and the plant rapidly forms an impressive carpet of foreground vegetation.
Type:StemOrigin:AsiaCountry or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.Growth rate:MediumGrowth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.Height:3 - 10+Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.Light demand:MediumThe average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.CO2 :MediumA medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.
