{"product_id":"aquadepot-lobelia-cardinalis-live-plant-tissue-culture","title":"AquaDepot Lobelia cardinalis - Live Plant - Tissue Culture","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-area\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tabs-7683385294913\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__content-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Cardinal Flower, is a stunning and versatile aquatic plant that brings bold, lush greenery to any planted aquarium. Its broad, rounded leaves display a rich bright green on top with a striking reddish-purple underside, creating a beautiful two-tone effect that catches the eye from every angle. It's equally at home in aquascapes, paludariums, and emersed setups, making it one of the most flexible plants in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot required, but beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Tissue Culture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tissue culture plants are grown in sterile laboratory conditions, meaning they arrive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from pesticides and harmful chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from snails, planarians, and pest algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from pathogens and parasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo rock wool to remove — just rinse and plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelia cardinalis is one of the most beginner-friendly stem plants available, tolerating a wide range of lighting and water conditions. It grows more compactly under higher light and develops more intense purple colouration on the leaf undersides. Regular trimming and replanting of tops encourages bushy, dense growth. It prefers cooler water temperatures, making it ideal for temperate and unheated aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic care instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not remove lid or contamination will occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in a well-lit area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage temperature should not exceed 30°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pot is 50mm in diameter and packed full of healthy plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Depot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49330574098602,"sku":"TCC125","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/d23b9cf3-1452-4346-9fb2-08b5957d34a6.png?v=1790304466","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/aquadepot-lobelia-cardinalis-live-plant-tissue-culture","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}