Lobelia Cardinalis
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Common Name: Cardinal Flower
Scientific Name: (Lobelia cardinalis)
Lobelia Cardinalis is a stunning aquatic and semi-aquatic plant native to North America. Known for its bright green leaves and the potential for striking red flowers in emersed conditions, it adds color and contrast to aquariums, paludariums, and vivariums. Its compact, bushy growth makes it a popular choice for aquascapers.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Medium
- Light Requirements: Moderate Light, High Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Recommended
- Placement: Foreground, Middleground
- Growth Characteristics: Moderate-Growing, Spreading
- Water Parameters: Soft Water, Neutral pH
- Special Features: Colorful Foliage, Flowering, Versatile
- Country of Origin: North America (Species)
Essentials
- Light: Moderate to strong; bright light enhances its growth and coloration.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Thrives submerged or emersed.
- Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C).
- Soil: Nutrient-rich substrate supports healthy root development, though it can also absorb nutrients from the water column.
- Placement: Suitable for the foreground or middleground, depending on trimming and tank size.
Features
- Size: Grows 4–12 inches tall; height varies with trimming and environment.
- Rate: Moderate-growing; trimming encourages bushier growth.
- Foliage: Bright green oval leaves when submerged; emersed leaves may have a reddish hue.
- Flowering: Produces vibrant red flowers in emersed conditions, often in paludariums or vivariums.
Care
- Fertilizer: Benefits from liquid fertilizers and root tabs. CO2 supplementation accelerates growth and enhances color.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim regularly to maintain compact shape. Propagate by cutting and replanting healthy stem tips or by dividing emersed growth.
- Special Tips: To encourage emersed flowering, ensure high humidity and stable water conditions in paludariums or vivariums.
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