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.

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