Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ Live Plant - Tissue Culture

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.

Lobelia cardinalis grows wild in Northern America. 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, with stems 10-30 cm tall and 5-10 cm wide.

Tissue cultures are in a 5cm container - simply rinse gel and plant.

Pisces Enterprises Tissue Culture Plants have been grown in sterile laboratory conditions producing premium quality plants free from algae, pesticides and pests.

Sold in food grade plastic pots, our Tissue Culture Plants are grown in a unique nutrient rich agar jelly. Easy to sell, the plants do not require watering and will continue to grow provided they are sealed and have sufficient light.

Pisces Tissue Culture Plants will grow in fresh water aquariums, aquascapes and terrariums. Because of the wonderful qualities of these plants, they have grown, and continue to grow in popularity with Australian hobbyists.

In ideal conditions, shelf life will be approx 4 weeks.

Basic care instructions:

• Do not remove lid or contamination will occur
• Keep in well lit area
• Storage temperate should not exceed 30°C

How to Plant Tissue Cultures:

• Set up a small container or bowl with some aquarium water 
• Remove the tissue culture and gel by tipping the container upside down
  
• Remove as many large chunks of gel either with your hand or tweezers
• Use the water to loosen and remove as much gel as possible
  
• Once as much of the gel has been removed, begin to plant the roots into your aquarium 
• Tweezers are best used for planting - ensure the roots have been secured into soil to prevent the tissue culture from being uprooted 

Scientific Name

Lobelia cardinalis

Position

• Midground
• Fast growth

Care Level: Beginner

Lighting:

• Medium
  

CO2:

• Optional
  

Substrate:

• Fine gravel or nutrient-rich substrate

Water Parameters:

• Stable water parameters 
• pH: 6-8
• Temperature: between 15 - 25°C