Pogostemon helferi is a small and very decorative plant for the foreground to middle ground. It has been known for over 100 years, but it was not discovered as an aquatic plant until 1996. With its curled, narrow leaves, it becomes a real eye-catcher in the aquarium. It is one of the most popular plants in aquaristics. Its nickname "Daonoi" means "little water star."
Origin: Thailand
Height: 5 - 15 cm
Width: 3 - xxx
Type: stem plant
Growth: medium
Layout: foreground - middle ground
Temperature: 20 - 30 °C
pH: 6 - 8
CH: 3 - 15
Difficulty: medium
Light requirement: medium - high
Propagation: cuttings, division
CO2 necessary: recommended
Emersed growth possible: yes
Instructions for planting:
Only open the container just before planting. Gently remove the plant from the container and rinse the roots free of the gel or liquid. Small residues of the nutrient solution are not a problem. After rinsing, the plant should be quickly placed in the water so that it does not dry out.
In Vitro: Grown in the laboratory and guaranteed free from pathogens, snails, algae and vermin.