{"product_id":"tropica-143-tissue-culture-lobelia-cardinalis-mini","title":"Tropica 143 Tissue Culture - Lobelia cardinalis Mini","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 143 Tissue Culture - Lobelia cardinalis Mini\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 143 Tissue Culture - Lobelia cardinalis Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live aquatic stem plant with low, dense growth and light green leaves. It suits aquarists who want a compact, bushy plant for aquascaping, and it has low light and CO2 demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants sometimes surprise growers by suddenly deviating from the way they normally grow. This is called a mutation, and Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' is a good example. It originated from the general production of Lobelia cardinalis. Its light green leaves sit closer together than on the original Lobelia, and the whole plant is significantly smaller, hence the 'Mini' in its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, dense growth, because the plant branches willingly even without trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive light green leaves, set closer together than on the original Lobelia cardinalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarely forms the long vertical shoots that otherwise characterise Lobelia cardinalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to propagate from cut shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light and low CO2 demand, with a medium growth rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo propagate, plant cut shoots down into the bottom layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the most compact growth, provide good light and added CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant also thrives well without added CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshwater aquariums where you want a low, dense, light green stem plant for decoration. It is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3 - 15+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Tropica 143 Tissue Culture - Lobelia cardinalis Mini (live aquatic aquarium plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' need added CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It thrives well without CO2, and its CO2 demand is listed as low. It becomes most compact with good light and added CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from regular Lobelia cardinalis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a mutation of Lobelia cardinalis. Its leaves are closer together and it is significantly smaller. It also rarely forms the long vertical shoots typical of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant cut shoots down into the bottom layer. The plant also branches willingly on its own, even without trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts light demand is low. Good light helps it grow more compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat growth habit can I expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExpect low, dense growth at a medium growth rate. The listed height is 3 - 15+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLobelia cardinalis 'Mini' originates from North America. It is a stem plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40207097036854,"sku":"5703249000323","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica143TissueCulture-LobeliacardinalisMini2.jpg?v=1760186178","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-143-tissue-culture-lobelia-cardinalis-mini","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}