Pogostemon Helferi

$5.00

1 rooted crown per order.

Homegrown.  Super beautiful foreground plant you can use as a carpet!  Prefers nutrient rich substrate and medium to high light to stay dense and bushy.

A Unique and Beautiful Aquatic Plant for Your Tank

Pogostemon Helferi, also known as “Downoi,” is a unique and attractive plant that adds texture and beauty to any aquarium. With its intricate, lush green leaves and compact growth, it’s a perfect choice for beginners looking to enhance their aquascape with a stunning foreground or midground plant.

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Key Features:

  • Distinctive Appearance: The tiny, serrated leaves create a delicate, bushy appearance, making it a standout plant in your aquarium.
  • Low to Moderate Care: Pogostemon Helferi is easy to grow and doesn’t require CO2 injection, making it ideal for beginners.
  • Versatile Placement: Works well in the foreground or midground, and can be planted directly into the substrate or grown in pots for a more controlled setup.
  • Fish and Shrimp Friendly: Its dense foliage offers shelter for small fish and shrimp, creating a more natural and secure environment.

Care Tips:

  • Light: Prefers moderate to high light to maintain its compact and bushy appearance.
  • Temperature: Thrives in a wide range of temperatures (72°F to 82°F / 22°C to 28°C).
  • Maintenance: Trim as needed to keep its shape neat and encourage new growth. It can be slow to establish at first, but once settled, it grows steadily.

Pogostemon Helferi is perfect for aquascapers who want a beautiful, low-maintenance plant that adds texture and depth to their tank. With minimal care, it will grow into a lush, captivating plant that enhances any aquatic environment.

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