Lobelia Cardinalis Mini Vitro Culture

Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' in Vitro Culture® – Compact Bright Green Rosette for Foreground Planting

Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' is a dwarf variety of the classic Lobelia cardinalis, selectively cultivated for its short stature and tight, bushy growth. Unlike the taller form, this miniature version maintains a rosette-like structure with round, bright green leaves that remain low to the substrate—making it ideal for foreground use in aquascapes. It offers a clean, structured aesthetic and can develop a reddish tint under high lighting and CO₂.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this cultivar is lab-grown using tissue culture technology to ensure a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start—perfect for precision aquascaping and shrimp-safe tanks.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini'

• Common Name: Dwarf Cardinal Plant

• Leaf Color: Bright green with potential reddish hues under intense light

• Growth Form: Low-growing, compact rosette with rounded leaves

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high

• CO₂: Recommended for compact growth and red coloration

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation improves performance

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• Propagation: Cuttings and lateral shoots

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: No snails, algae, or contaminants

• Safe for Shrimp & Sensitive Species: Pesticide-free and clean

• Long Shelf Life: Store under light before planting

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, separate gently, and plant into nutrient-rich substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Ideal Foreground Choice: Compact form fits perfectly in front layouts

• Color Versatility: Adds brightness and contrast to green or red-heavy scapes

• Structured Look: Provides neat, geometric patterns in carpeting designs

• Low Maintenance: Great for both beginners and seasoned aquascapers

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Coloration and size may vary based on tank conditions. Tissue culture plants may temporarily melt during transition but will regrow healthy leaves under stable care.