🌿 Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
🌿 Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Midground Plant • Background Plant
📋 Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a highly attractive aquatic plant known for its Bright Green Rounded Leaves and Strong Upright Structured Growth.
Originally a marsh plant, this adaptable species transitions beautifully to submerged aquarium life, creating a clean architectural look in planted tanks.
Its neat leaf arrangement and vibrant coloration make it excellent for contrast against fine-leaf or red plants.
It serves as an elegant Structured Midground to Background Feature Plant, ideal for natural and Dutch-style aquascapes.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Structured Upright Growth: Clean architectural appearance
💚 Bright Green Rounded Leaves: Strong visual contrast
🎨 Aquascape Versatility: Perfect with red and fine-leaf plants
🌱 Adaptable Species: Grows well submerged once established
🧠 Beginner Friendly: Easy with stable care
🧾 A Quick Look at Cardinal Flower
📛 Common Name: Cardinal Flower
🔬 Scientific Name:Lobelia cardinalis
👨👩👧 Family: Campanulaceae
🌍 Origin: North America
📏 Max Size: 15–50 cm (≈ 6–20″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–28 °C (≈ 68–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate
💡 Lighting Needs: Moderate to high
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture:✅ Yes
🌿 Potted Plant:✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived with maintenance
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate (water column feeder + root support beneficial)
🐣 Propagation: Cuttings
