Lobelia cardinalis
Description & care
Rare Plant - Lobelia Cardinalis
Lobelia Cardinalis is a beautiful and versatile aquarium plant known for its rounded bright green leaves and compact upright growth. It can be used in midground layouts or trimmed to create a bushy foreground effect, making it a favorite choice for nature-style aquascapes.
Key Features
- Rounded vibrant green leaves
- Compact and decorative growth pattern
- Suitable for trimming and shaping
- Can grow emersed or submerged
- Great contrast plant for aquascaping
Care Requirements
- Lighting: Medium to high
- CO2: Recommended for compact growth and vibrant color
- Temperature: 20–28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Placement: Foreground / Midground
Planting Notes
Trim regularly to encourage bushier growth and maintain a neat appearance. Replant cut stems to create a fuller and denser layout.
Suitable For
- Nature aquariums
- Dutch-style aquascapes
- Shrimp tanks
- Nano aquariums
✨ A versatile and elegant aquatic plant perfect for adding texture and vibrant greenery to planted aquariums.