INFO
Although scientists have been aware of this plant for a long time, aquatics hobbyists discovered it only a few years ago. With highly decorative, rippled leaves it is probably one of the most beautiful foreground plants available. What first appears to be a rosette plant is actually very stocky stem plant. If you create the ideal conditions, Pogostemon helferi will produce a fantastic cushion for you: good to strong light, temperatures around 25°C, moderate-hard water. Under these conditions the leaves are a saturated green.
PLANT PROFILE
| Genus: |
Pogostemon |
| Species: |
helferi |
| Family: |
Lamiaceae |
| Origin: |
South East Asia |
| Light: |
high - medium |
| Temperature: |
22-28°C |
| Growth rate: |
moderate |
| Area: |
Foreground |
| Height: |
up to 10 cm |
| pH: |
6-8 |
| Water hardness: |
very soft to very hard |
| Co2: |
20-30 mg/l |
| Propagation: |
head cuttings, side shoots |
