Lobelia Cardinalis Pot Plant

Lobelia Cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis grows wild in North America.

In the nursery, this plant is grown in swampy conditions and forms dark green leaves that are purple underneath.

In aquariums, the leaves take on a beautiful light green shade, with stems 10 to 30 cm high and 5 to 10 cm wide.

Widely used in Dutch aquariums in the "plant streets".

In open aquariums, it grows above the surface of the water, where it forms very beautiful scarlet flowers and the leaves regain their color.

Can be used in garden ponds.

Growth Rate:Medium

Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.

Size:20 - 30+

Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.

Light Demand:Low

The average or average light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 W/L.

CO2:Low

An average CO2 requirement is 6-14 mg/L. A high CO2 demand is approx. 15-25 mg/L.