Cardinal Lobelia
Lobelia cardinalis
Medium
High Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Medium
Position
Midground
Type
Stem
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
18.0-26.0°C
64-79°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Recommended
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Not Needed
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About
Semi-aquatic plant with light‑green leaves on the submerged portion. Grows compactly under good lighting.
Care Notes
Prefers cooler temperatures. CO₂ significantly improves growth. Regular fertilization.
Propagation
Stem cutting; lateral shoots
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Lobelia cardinalis |
|---|---|
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Type | Stem |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Midground |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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