{"product_id":"pogostemon-helferi-1-2-grow-tropica","title":"Pogostemon Helferi 1-2-Grow Tropica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePogostemon helferi – Invitro Aquarium Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePogostemon helferi, also known as Downoi or Little Star, is a distinctive foreground plant recognised by its crinkled, star-shaped leaves and tight, low-growing rosettes. It adds a wilder, more textured look to the foreground than typical carpeting plants, working especially well tucked around stones in Iwagumi-style layouts or as a transition between carpet and midground planting. Supplied in a 100% sterile invitro pot by Tropica, this plant is free from algae, pests, and snails, making it a safe choice for shrimp and delicate aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the tightest, most compact growth, medium to high lighting with CO2 injection is recommended; without it, the rosettes tend to stretch and become looser. It can be prone to a short melting phase shortly after planting or when conditions change, but it typically recovers and pushes out fresh growth once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvitro Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach Cup has 6-8 plants in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant comes in a sealed, gel-filled cup, complete with its own nutrient-rich substrate. No more messy planting or troublesome algae issues. Just open the cup, rinse the gel off the roots, and plant directly in your substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePristine and Pesticide-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invitro plants are meticulously cultivated in a sterile laboratory environment, ensuring they are free of pests, diseases, and algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: foreground, planted in substrate or around hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: medium to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: recommended for compact, healthy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Tropica invitro cup, sterile and ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53186805203282,"sku":"5703249853820","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/3437\/9602\/files\/Pogostemon_Helferi.png?v=1786000743","url":"https:\/\/byrkleyaquatics.co.uk\/products\/pogostemon-helferi-1-2-grow-tropica","provider":"Byrkley Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}