Tropica – Pogostemon helferi

Tropica – Pogostemon helferi (High Tech)

Tropica – Pogostemon helferi 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.

Plant info

Type:	Stem
Origin:	Asia
Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.
Growth rate:	Medium
The growth 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:	Medium
The average or medium-light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.
CO2 :	Medium
A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. High demand for CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been was grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.

McMerwe’s Comment: A premium Tropica Plant. A beautiful green wavy plant that is a perfect midground plant to any high-tech aquarium.  [Rating 5/5]