Cardinal Plant (Lobelia Cardinalis)

Available in different options:

• Bare-root (3" plant)
• Potted (3-6" tall)

Similar in need to the Hygro. Compacta plant, Lobelia Cardinalis is perfect for your aquarium midground. Bettas just love it!

A U.S. native marshy plant, Lobelia cardinalis would love to grow out of the top of your aquarium-- where it will turn a ruddy purple when closer to light. Excellent for humid terrarium setups as well!

Cardinal plant does need a bit of trimming to keep it bushy. Just replant the trimmings for more!

Their broad tolerance for aquarium conditions makes them an absolute favorite for aquarists across skill levels. They can grow immersed or submerged!

Bare-root format: One 3" tall plant; branched plant varies in its natural state

Potted format: 3-6" tall; branched plant varies in its natural state, rooted in rockwool

Grown EMERGENT

Growing requirements:

• 65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit
• Ph 6-8
• Medium to high light intensity
• Medium-quick growth speed
• Co2 Recommended!

As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!

I personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:
How to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely

All plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏

Thank you for looking, aqua friends! 💚