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POGOSTEMON HELFERI – Ornamental Foreground Aquarium Plant with Curly Leaves
Pogostemon helferi is one of the most decorative and beloved foreground plants in aquascaping. Although known to scientists for a long time, aquarists only discovered it a few years ago, and it quickly gained popularity thanks to its curly, bright green leaves that form a dense, stunning cushion. While it may look like a rosette plant at first glance, Pogostemon helferi is actually a short, stemmed species capable of creating impressive carpets under the right conditions: medium to high lighting, temperatures around 25°C, water ranging from very soft to very hard, and moderate CO₂ supplementation. In these settings, it displays saturated, vibrant green colors, transforming the aquarium foreground into a showcase of natural beauty.
Plant profile:
Genus: Pogostemon
Species: helferi
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: South East Asia
Light: medium to high intensity
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
Why choose Pogostemon helferi:
Pogostemon helferi is the ideal choice for aquarists seeking a unique, ornamental foreground plant. Easy to integrate into aquascaping layouts, it quickly forms compact, decorative cushions, offering a spectacular visual effect. With the right care and conditions, it transforms the aquarium’s front into a rich, saturated green carpet, perfectly safe for shrimp and fish.
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