Lobelia cardinalis	No. 053C

Family Lobeliaceae   Continent North America   Region   Country of origin   Height 20-30+ cm   Width 7-15 cm   Light requirements medium-very high   Temperature 15-26 °C   Hardness tolerance soft-hard   pH tolerance 6-8   Growth slow   Demands difficult

In the nursery this plant is cultivated in marshy conditions, forming dark-green leaves which are purple underneath. In aquariums the leaves turn a beautiful shade of light-green. It needs intensive light to thrive. Widely used in Dutch aquariums in so-called ''plant streets''. In open aquariums it grows above the water surface, where it forms very beautiful scarlet flowers and the leaves regain their colour. Can be used in garden ponds.

 

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