Lobelia cardinalis

Graceful Vertical Accent for Any Aquascape

Description:
Lobelia cardinalis is a beautiful, graceful aquatic plant known for its vibrant green foliage and elegant, upright growth. Native to North America, it is a popular choice among aquascapers for its ability to create a natural, "wild" look in aquariums. With its narrow, lance-shaped leaves that grow on tall, slender stems, it makes an excellent addition to midground or background placements in larger aquariums.

This versatile plant grows well in a range of water conditions and is easy to care for, making it ideal for both beginning and advanced hobbyists alike. With proper care, it produces dense clusters of vibrant green stems, adding vertical interest and a touch of natural beauty to aquascapes.

Growth Characteristics:

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Height: Typically 20–50 cm, depending on conditions

• Lighting Needs: Medium to high lighting for optimal growth

• CO₂: Not required but helps with overall growth and vibrancy

• Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water (pH 6.0–7.5), soft to moderately hard water

Appearance:
Lobelia cardinalis has narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are rich green in color, with a dense, bushy appearance as it grows. The plant can develop a slightly reddish tinge at the tips under high light or during nutrient-rich conditions, adding an appealing contrast to green aquascapes.

Care Tips:

• Trim regularly to encourage bushier growth

• Plant in clusters to form natural-looking bunches in the aquascape

• Thrives in high light conditions but can tolerate lower light levels with slower growth

• Ideal for Dutch-style aquascaping or as a background plant in nature aquascapes

Why Choose Lobelia cardinalis?

• Adds natural vertical structure to the aquascape

• Excellent for creating depth and layers in a planted tank

• Low-maintenance and adaptable to a variety of setups

• Suitable for larger aquariums or as a backdrop for smaller foreground plants