Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' 1-2-Grow!

Origin: North America
Usage: Foreground, Midground, Nano
CO2: Low
Light: Medium - High
Care: Easy
Growth Form: Stem
Growth Rate: Medium
Height: 1 - 4”
Width: 0.5 - 1”
Temp: 58 - 82F

Achieve stunning aquarium success with 1•2•Grow!—premium young plants cultivated in Tropica’s laboratory and guaranteed free from snails, algae, and pesticides, ensuring safety for sensitive shrimp and fish. These compact plants are ideal for small to medium aquariums, arriving ready to divide into portions for broader coverage. With proper CO2 and fertilizer, they deliver lush, dense growth, rewarding your patience with a vibrant aquascape. Choose 1•2•Grow! for clean, healthy, and hassle-free aquarium plants that elevate your aquatic environment.

How To Use: 
1.  Carefully take the plant out of the cup and thoroughly rinse off the growing media (agar) in a container of water. 
2.  Split the plant in 6-8 portions using your fingers or sharp scissors. Definitely use sharp scissors to separate any small foreground plants. 
3.  Plant the portions into the substrate using tweezers, then watch them grow!

Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ is a charming dwarf variant of the popular Cardinal Plant, selectively bred for its compact growth habit and smaller, tightly spaced leaves. Its bright green foliage grows densely and horizontally, creating low, bushy clusters that bring structure and visual balance to freshwater aquascapes. Unlike standard Lobelia cardinalis, which can produce tall vertical shoots, the ‘Mini’ variant maintains a neat, controlled form, making it ideal for foreground or midground placement in both Dutch-style and natural planted tanks. Its crisp, compact appearance adds contrast and texture when paired with taller stems or carpeting plants.

This hardy stem plant thrives under moderate to high lighting and responds well to CO₂ supplementation, which encourages tighter, more compact growth, though it also performs reliably without. Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ propagates easily by cutting healthy shoots and planting them in the substrate, allowing aquascapers to quickly fill tanks and craft intricate layouts. With its vibrant color, dense growth, and manageable height, Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ is a must-have for aquarists seeking a visually striking, low-maintenance plant that enhances depth and natural aesthetics in freshwater planted aquariums.

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