Lobelia cardinalis Tissue Culture - C3143
Lobelia cardinalis Tissue Culture - C3143 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Lobelia cardinalis Tissue Culture - C3143
Description
Description
Lobelia cardinalis –Tissue Culture
Add vibrant structure and color to your aquascape with Lobelia cardinalis, a versatile and eye-catching plant known for its bright green leaves and compact growth form. Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant is 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.
Why You’ll Love It
- Unique, rounded leaf structure for visual contrast
- Tissue culture grown – no snails, algae, or parasites
- Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free
- Can be trimmed into a compact bush or foreground accent
- Works in low-tech or high-tech aquariums
Plant Details
- Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
- Common Name: Dwarf Cardinal Plant
- Placement: Foreground / Midground
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Lighting: Medium to High (tighter growth with stronger light)
- CO₂: Not required (recommended for compact growth)
Growth Style
Lobelia cardinalis offers flexible aquascaping options:
- Grows upright with stacked, rounded leaves
- Can be trimmed low for a foreground bush effect
- Under high light + CO₂ → more compact, dense growth
- May develop subtle reddish tones under strong lighting
Perfect for creating contrast against fine-leaf plants or carpets.
How to Prepare (Tissue Culture)
- Remove plant from cup
- Rinse off all gel thoroughly
- Separate into individual plantlets
- Plant into substrate using tweezers
Tip: Space plants 2–3 cm apart for a fuller, bushier look as they grow.
Important Notes
- Some initial melting may occur during transition
- Trim regularly to encourage compact growth
- Best results with nutrient-rich substrate
Perfect For:
- Aquascaping contrast (against carpets or stem plants)
- Nano and mid-size planted tanks
- Beginner to advanced hobbyists
- Clean, pest-free aquarium setups
Pro Aquascaper Tip
Use Lobelia cardinalis:
- As a midground accent plant in nature layouts
- Trimmed low to simulate a foreground bush
- In groups for a layered, professional aquascape look
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