Lobelia Cardinalis AP018

Lobelia Cardinalis: When grown emersed, Lobelia cardinalis is a fascinating green stem plant with beautiful oval leaves and vibrant red flowers.

Due to its intriguing leaf shape and bright green foliage, mini is frequently used as a foreground or midground plant in Dutch-style aquariums.

Also, this species Lobelia cardinalis does not grow rapidly; rather, it grows at a moderate to slow pace; consequently, making it simple to maintain in an aquarium.

The emersed form of Lobelia cardinalis can reach a height of 4 feet (1.2 meters) when grown this way. It grows above the surface in open aquariums, producing beautiful scarlet flowers and purple tints. Also, it grows more quickly than in the submerged form.

When grown emersed in nurseries with marshy conditions, its leaves also appear dark green underneath and purple. These toothed leaves are alternately arranged. They can be up to 20 centimeters long and 5 centimeters wide, and their shape can range from lanceolate to oval.

The leaves in aquariums are much smaller (0.5-0.7 inches, or 1.5 cm), only lovely light green, and appear as clear as green grass. Veins in the leaf are easily visible; There is no noticeable distortion, serration, or discoloration in the traverse foliage, which is smooth and well-formed.

The Dutch aquascape with Lobelia Cardinalis – “the Leyden street” The plant reaches a maximum height of about 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) when grown in submerged conditions, which is why it is preferred as a midground or foreground plant.

Care Tips

• The lighting has to range from moderate to high. The plant’s appearance, as well as its attractive flowers and overall growth, are impacted by low levels of light. Lobelia cardinalis devotes significantly more energy to vertical growth in lower light conditions.
•  One important way to take care of this plant is to remove old and overgrown leaves, which sounds simple. Utilize sharp managing scissors and cut off the extensive stems and gather them for removal or replanting.