copy of Pogostemon helferi in pot

The aquariums of Thailand, near the border with Burma, discovered this plant. It is called 'Downoi' (small star) in Thailand, and it is easy to understand why (5-10 cm high and width). Pogostemon helferi is an unusual and distinctive aquatic plant with a compact habit, curly leaves and an extraordinarily beautiful green color.

With good light conditions and a substrate rich in nutrients, Pogostemon helferi forms many lateral shoots that develop small roots and the plant quickly forms an imposing carpet of vegetation in the foreground.

Information about the plant

Genre: Steady

Origin: Asia

Country or continent where a plant is the most common. The cultivars are born or raised in cultivation.

Growth rate: average

Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.

Height: 3 - 10+

Average plant height (cm) after two months in the tank.

Question of light: average

The average or average light requirement of an aquarium plant is 0.5 W / L.

CO2: average

An average CO2 requirement is 6-14 mg / L. A high demand for CO2 is about 15-25 mg / L.