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Dwarf compact form of the two-toned Lobelia with green and purple-red leaves
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Common name: Cardinal Flower Dwarf
Origin: Cultivated
Position in Aquarium: Foreground
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Lobelia cardinalis Dwarf is a very compact form of Lobelia cardinalis, producing the same distinctive spoon-shaped leaves with green upper surfaces and purple-red undersides in a notably smaller rosette. It stays low and restrained, making it one of the most practical Lobelia forms for foreground planting in planted aquariums of any size.
Medium light and CO2 supplementation produce the most compact, vividly coloured growth. A nutritious substrate supports healthy root development, and regular liquid fertilisation keeps the leaves vibrant over time. It can be grown without CO2 in a well-lit aquarium but may grow slightly more loosely.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Lobelia cardinalis Dwarf suits aquariums from 30 litres upward. Planted in small groups in the foreground, it provides a distinctive low-profile colour accent that works well in nano aquariums and larger layouts alike where a compact, two-toned foreground accent is required.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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It typically stays under 10 cm in height, making it one of the more compact Lobelia varieties and suitable for the foreground of aquariums from 30 litres upward.
CO2 is recommended for compact, vivid growth. Without it the plant grows more loosely, though it can still be maintained in a well-lit aquarium.
Yes. Its compact, low-profile form makes it well suited to nano tanks where the standard or Mini forms might grow too large.
Yes. The distinctive two-toned leaf colouration — green above, purple-red below — is retained in the Dwarf form.
Remove side shoots that develop at the base of the plant and replant them in the substrate. They root readily and continue growing.
