Downoi
Pogostemon helferi · family Lamiaceae
- Light
- High
- CO₂
- Helpful
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Hardness
- 3–12 °dGH
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Height
- up to 10 cm
- Placement
- Foreground
- Root feeder
- Yes
Pros and cons
- Unique star-shaped rosette
- Made for nature-style aquascaping
- Propagates from side shoots
- Needs bright light and CO₂
- Sensitive to hard water
- Not for beginners
Description
A star-shaped rosette of wavy leaves. One of the most ornamental foreground species.
Care
Nutrient substrate, bright light, CO₂. Plant rosettes one per 3–5 cm.
FAQ
- Почему листья погостемона теряют форму?
- Дефицит микроэлементов (особенно железа и кальция). Подкорма требует регулярная.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Pogostemon helferi · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22