Lobelia Cardinalis Mini Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)
Lobelia Cardinalis Mini Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
Standard Shipping: Orders are typically dispatched within 1 business day. Delivery times vary based on the destination.
- Urban Areas: 1-3 business days
- Rural Areas: 2-5 business days
- Courier Services Used: NZ Post and Aramex.
Free shipping is available for New Zealand customers with a minimum purchase of $150.00.
- Non-Rural Addresses Only: This offer applies only to non-rural addresses.
- Exclusions: Bulky items such as aquariums are excluded from the free shipping offer.
About Tissue Culture Plants
About Tissue Culture Plants
What’s the Deal with Tissue Culture Plants?
Tiny plants. Big benefits. Zero unwanted surprises.
Grown in a Lab (On Purpose)
These aren’t your average aquarium plants.
Tissue culture plants are grown in pristine lab conditions — no pests, no snails, no algae. Just vibrant, healthy growth suspended in a sealed pot of nutrient gel that looks like dessert (but please, don’t).
Why They’re a Big Deal
- 100% algae-free — start clean, stay clean
- No snails — unless you’re into surprise hitchhikers
- Pesticide-free — safe for shrimp, snails, and sensitive fish
- Incredible value — you get heaps of plant once it’s split and planted
- Long shelf life — lasts weeks sealed in its cup (great for planning your scape)
- Small in size, big on payoff
How to Use (Don’t Just Chuck It In)
Peel the lid — it’ll feel oddly satisfying
- Rinse off the gel (do not plant the goo)
- Divide into small chunks — trust us, there’s more than it looks
- Plant using tweezers, spaced evenly across the substrate
- Watch it take off like it’s been waiting its whole life to grow in your tank
Pro tip: One pot can cover a surprising amount of space — plant wisely and it’ll spread quickly.
Lobelia Cardinalis Mini Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)
Lab Grown, Algae Free, Snail Free.
Grown in sterile conditions with no snails, algae, or hitchhikers — the cleanest start for any freshwater tank.
Great Value in Every Cup
Each tissue culture cup contains multiple portions — simply rinse, divide, and plant. One pot can cover more ground than you'd expect!
Lobelia Cardinalis ‘Mini’ is a compact and vibrant aquatic plant prized for its small, rounded leaves and stunning bright green to reddish-purple hues. This miniature version of the classic Lobelia Cardinalis maintains a neat, low-growing profile, making it perfect for foreground to mid-ground placement in freshwater aquariums. Its vibrant coloration adds a striking contrast to green-dominated aquascapes and pairs beautifully with both carpeting plants and taller stem plants.
When grown in low to moderate light, Lobelia Cardinalis ‘Mini’ displays lush green foliage. Under higher lighting and with the addition of CO2 supplementation and nutrient-rich substrates, the plant develops its signature reddish-purple underside and accents, creating an eye-catching visual effect. This versatility allows aquascapers to tailor the plant's appearance to their desired aquascape style.
At Aquascaping Essentials, our tissue culture plants are densely packed and sealed for ultimate freshness, ensuring you receive an abundance of healthy plants that are pest, snail, algae, and disease-free. This guarantees exceptional value for money while giving aquarists a clean and thriving start for their aquascape.
Lobelia Cardinalis ‘Mini’ grows at a moderate pace and requires occasional trimming to maintain its compact form. Its hardy nature makes it ideal for both low-tech and high-tech setups, and it adapts well to various water parameters. Whether used as a foreground highlight, mid-ground accent, or tucked between rocks and driftwood, this versatile plant delivers color, texture, and structure to any aquarium.
With its small size, brilliant hues, and ease of care, Lobelia Cardinalis ‘Mini’ is an exceptional choice for aquascapers looking to add a vibrant focal point to their tanks.
Key Features
- Compact Growth – Small, rounded leaves in bright green to reddish-purple tones.
- Densely Packed Cups – Pest, snail, algae, and disease-free tissue culture for exceptional value.
- Versatile Coloration – Displays green leaves in low light and reddish-purple hues under higher light with CO2.
- Moderate Growth Rate – Easy to maintain with occasional trimming.
- Foreground to Mid-Ground – Perfect for adding contrast and texture to aquascapes.
- Hardy and Adaptable – Suitable for both low-tech and high-tech aquariums.
Care Instructions
- Light Requirements: Low to high light; higher lighting enhances reddish-purple coloration.
- CO2: Recommended for optimal growth, compact form, and vibrant coloration.
- Nutrients: Benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate and liquid fertilization.
- Placement: Foreground to mid-ground; trim regularly to maintain compact shape.
- Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22°C – 28°C
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
- Growth Rate: Moderate; responds well to trimming.
- Compatibility: Safe for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and community setups.
Difficulty: Beginner
Lighting Demand: Medium
CO₂: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
NZ Rarity: Uncommon
Colour: Green
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