TC Pogostemon Helferi

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 many side shoots that develop small roots, and the plant rapidly forms an impressive carpet of foreground vegetation.

Plant Info:
Type: Stem
Origin: Asia
Growth rate: Medium
Height: 3 - 10+
Light demand: Medium
CO2: Medium

Tissue Culture Plants have been grown in sterile containers that allow them to be easily moved, and which are free from disease, pests and pathogens.

The plants and the Agar are then sealed into the sterile containers and grown under strict controls in a completely sterile environment. The plants need no water to keep growing while they are in the container, as long as they are provided with light.

Tissue Culture plants can survive for quite some time in these containers but we recommend using them as soon as possible to get the most freshness from the plants.

Before planting rinse off all the Agar (jelly) and separate into smaller bunches.

This is an aquatic plant. Under the right aquarium conditions this plant should thrive for many years.