Tropica Lobelia cardinalis (Mini) 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant

Tropica Lobelia cardinalis (Mini) 1-2-3 Grow Plant

Sometimes plants surprise by suddenly deviating from the way they normally grow. This is called a mutation, and Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' is a good example of this. Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' has thus originated from the general production of Lobelia cardinalis. It is characterized by its beautiful light green leaves which are closer together than on the original Lobelia, and then it is also significantly smaller, hence the addition 'Mini' to the name of the plant.

The growth is low and dense, as the plant branches willingly, even without trimming. In addition, the mini version rarely forms the long vertical shoots which otherwise characterize Lobelia cardinalis.

It is easily propagated by planting the cut shoots down into the bottom layer. Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' becomes most compact in good light conditions and added CO2, but also thrives well without.

Lobelia cardinalis (Mini) Plant Information

• Expert Level: Easy
• Type: Stem
• Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
• Height: 3-15+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
• Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
• CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L