Pogostemon helferi, commonly known as "Daonoi" or "Downoi" (Thai for "little star"), is a unique and attractive aquatic plant originating from fast-flowing rivers in northwest Thailand, particularly on limestone. This plant is characterized by its compact growth, curly leaves, and a pleasant light green hue, making it a popular choice among aquarists for the fore- and middleground of aquascapes.

Key Features:

• Unique Appearance: Compact growth with curly leaves and a light green color, adding a distinctive look to any aquarium.
• Scientific History: Known to science for over 120 years, but discovered for aquaristic purposes in 1996 by Nonn Panitvong and Arthit Prasartkul in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.

Optimal Conditions:

• Lighting: Requires sufficient light (0.5-1+ watt per liter) to thrive and maintain its vibrant color.
• CO2 and Fertilization: Needs ample CO2 supply and adequate levels of fertilizers, including nitrate, phosphate, potassium, magnesium, and iron.
• Water Flow: Prefers environments with strong water currents, similar to its natural habitat.

Propagation:

• Easy Propagation: Can be propagated using sharp cutting tools to cut just below a node. Both top and lateral cuttings can be replanted.
• Planting Tips: Use plant tweezers to avoid bruising and ensure proper planting in the substrate.

Aquarium Benefits:

• Versatile Placement: Ideal for accentuating the middleground in nano or small aquariums and the foreground in larger tanks.
• Hardscape Attachment: Can be attached to wood or rocks using nylon thread, ensuring not to draw the thread too tight to avoid bruising.

Care and Maintenance:

• Avoid Bruising: Handle with care to prevent bruising, which can lead to dieback.
• Emersed Growth: Suitable for paludariums, where it can be cultivated partially emersed and partially submersed.

Conclusion:

Pogostemon helferi (Daonoi/Downoi) is a unique and highly sought-after plant for aquarium enthusiasts. Its compact, curly leaves and vibrant light green color make it a standout choice for creating dynamic and visually appealing aquascapes. With proper care, including sufficient lighting, CO2, and nutrients, this plant can thrive and add a distinctive touch to both aquariums and paludariums.

Enhance your aquascape with the captivating beauty of Pogostemon helferi and enjoy the lush, green transformation it brings to your underwater environment.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.