Cardinal Plant (Lobelia cardinals)

Lobelia cardinalis, widely recognized as the Cardinal Plant, is a captivating aquatic species celebrated for its lush, bright green leaves that form a beautiful underwater display. Its vibrant, fleshy foliage brings a touch of bold, natural elegance to freshwater aquariums, instantly creating a serene and peaceful aquatic retreat.

This robust stem plant offers a commanding, upright growth habit, providing an eye-catching contrast to delicate, finer-leaved varieties while adding rich visual scale and depth to your aquascape. It will thrive comfortably under medium lighting conditions. CO2 is not strictly required, though supplementing with CO2 injection will yield significantly denser and more compact growth.

Skill Level: Easy

Light: Medium Light

Requires CO2: Not required but recommended