Is Pogostemon helferi good for beginners?
Pogostemon helferi is fairly easy to care for, as long as it is planted and tended to properly. You’ll need a substrate that’s about three inches deep. Remove your aquatic plant from the container in which it was purchased and plant it about 1. Remember that this is a quick grower. The stems will reach the water surface within a few weeks, at which point they should be pruned so they don’t start crowding out the light. Luckily, you can plant the clippings right back into the substrate to expand your Pogostemon forest.
What conditions are needed for Pogostemon helferi?
Pogostemon helferi thrives in a broad temperature interval from 23 to 30°C. Pogostemon helferi is among the easiest foreground plant we have because it is not as light demanding as most other foreground plants; at low light, the individual stems simply grow a bit longer and the plant appears less compact. 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.
What is Pogostemon helferi?
Pogostemon helferi is an unusual and distinctive aquatic plant with a compact habit, curly leaves and a strikingly beautiful green colour. It is also another plant which will happily grow on wood. When planting, separate the pot into 4-5 small portions and plant 3-4cm apart. Over time Pogostemon Helferi will form a dense carpet. Alternatively, plant between rocks or wood for a nice effect.Pogostemon helferi is relatively fast growing and thus, it needs additional nutrients. Iron deficiency sometimes occurs and is recognized by the new leaves being yellowish but this is easily treated by using liquid Premium Fertiliser in the recommended doses.
What is the best lighting for Pogostemon helferi?
Pogostemon Helferi loves to show off. Give it about 2-3 watts of light per litre, and it’ll put on a dazzling performance. LED or T5 fluorescent lights are the stage lights of choice for this plant. Pogostemon Erectus is not the easiest aquarium plant to grow, so we recommend this one for hobbyists with more experience growing high-tech stem plants. Good lighting, CO2 and fertilizing with a specialized formula meant for aquarium plants is preferred to help Pogostemon Erectus thrive.