{"product_id":"lobelia-cardinalis-tropica","title":"Lobelia Cardinalis - Tropica","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis | A Versatile and Stunning Stem Plant From North America\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLobelia cardinalis is a beautifully distinctive and versatile aquarium plant native to the marshes, riverbanks, and wetlands of North America — one of the few truly North American aquatic plants widely used in the planted aquarium hobby. In its emersed nursery form it displays striking dark green leaves with rich purple undersides, but once submerged in the aquarium it transforms into something quite different — developing soft, rounded, light green leaves on upright stems that bring a unique texture and colour tone to planted layouts that few other stem plants can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA staple of the classic Dutch aquarium style, Lobelia cardinalis is frequently used in so-called \"plant streets\" — dense, regimented rows of a single species that create bold bands of colour and texture — where its distinctive leaf shape and soft green colouration contrast beautifully against finer-leaved and darker plants. In open-top aquariums it will eventually grow above the water surface, where it produces breathtaking scarlet flowers and its leaves regain their characteristic purple colouring — making it as beautiful above the waterline as it is below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt can also be grown outdoors in garden ponds during the warmer months, adding further versatility to an already exceptional plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: Lobelia cardinalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 4–12 inches (10–30+ cm) submerged; taller when grown emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidth: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) per stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight demand: Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCO2: Not required, though supplementation encourages stronger, more compact growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBest placement: Midground to background, planted in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in groups of 5 or more stems for the most dramatic and visually impactful display. Regular trimming of the tops encourages bushy, compact growth and prevents the lower stems from becoming bare — simply replant the trimmed tops to fill in and expand the group. In open-top setups, allow stems to grow above the surface for a spectacular flowering display that doubles as an impressive feature outside the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for Dutch aquarium layouts and nature-style aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSuitable for outdoor garden ponds in warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParticularly striking when contrasted against darker or finer-leaved plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48602891059422,"sku":null,"price":9.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-17.png?v=1786737105","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/lobelia-cardinalis-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}