Tropica Pogostemon helferi (Potted)
$18.99Price
Aquarists in Thailand, close to the border with Burma, discovered this plant. 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 nutrient-rich substrate, Pogostemon helferi forms dense, striking bushes in the aquarium.
Care requirements: Difficulty: Medium (per Tropica). Light demand: Medium. CO2 demand: Medium; added CO2 is beneficial. Growth rate: Slow. Placement: Foreground to midground. Height in tank: 5-10+ cm. Supplied as a plant in a 5 cm pot.
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