Cardinal Plant aka Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Tissue Culture
Cardinal Plant is a very versatile North American plant that can be grown submerged or emersed in aquariums, palludariums, and terrariums!
Cardinal Plant (Lobelia cardinalis) is a very unusual foreground and middle ground plant for the planted freshwater aquarium. It can also be excellent in the background if grown tall enough. Its submerged form is bright green, sometimes with red-purple on the undersides of the leaves, although this red-purple coloration is more typical in its emersed form. This plant is perhaps best known for the bright red flower that grows from its emersed form.
Cardinal Plant requires moderate to high lighting. Its tops can be trimmed and replanted to increase the size of the mat. It produces side shoot leaves that will grow into new plants.
| Specifications |
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| Plant Type: Submerged or emersed |
| Light Requirement: Moderate to high |
| Growth Habit: Foreground to background |
| Origin: North America |
| Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis |
FAQ
Can Cardinal Plant be grown both submerged and emersed?
Yes, Cardinal Plant can be grown both submerged and emersed in aquariums, palludariums, and terrariums.
What lighting conditions does Cardinal Plant require?
Cardinal Plant requires moderate to high lighting to thrive.
Does the plant produce flowers?
Yes, when grown emersed, Cardinal Plant produces bright red flowers.
Jacob Thomson –
Grew my Cardinal Plant in a freshwater tank and it has spread well. The green leaves are healthy and the red tints on the undersides are visible. I like how it adds color and structure to the middle ground. Easy to maintain with regular trimming.
Abigail Allan –
Planted it in a terrarium and it’s doing great. The plant grows steadily and the red coloration on the leaves is quite noticeable. I trimmed the top a few times to encourage more branching and it responded well.
Sally McLean –
This tissue culture plant established quickly in my aquarium. It’s more vibrant than I expected, especially in the emersed form. The red flowers appeared after a few weeks, which was a pleasant surprise.