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Dennerle Lobelia cardinalis Mini Plant-It

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$4.49 $5.99 In stock

Category: Aquarium Plants

Sometimes plants surprise by suddenly deviating from the way they normally grow. This is called a mutation, and Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ is a good example of this. Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ has thus originated from the general production of Lobelia cardinalis. It is characterized by its beautiful light green leaves which are closer together than on the original Lobelia, and then it is also significantly smaller, hence the addition ‘Mini’ to the name of the plant.

The growth is low and dense, as the plant branches willingly, even without trimming. In addition, the mini version rarely forms the long vertical shoots which otherwise characterize Lobelia cardinalis.

It is easily propagated by planting the cut shoots down into the bottom layer. Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ becomes most compact in good light conditions and added CO2, but also thrives well without.

Plant info

Type: Stem
Origin: North America
Growth rate: Medium
Height: 3 - 15+
Light demand: Low
CO2 : Low

All Dennerle Plant-It! In-Vitro plants are cultivated under sterile conditions. This ensures that there are no pest infestations or pathogens present. Additionally, there are no algae, snails, or snail eggs. These are very compact, highly branched plants. The submerged habit eliminates the changeover phase from emersed to submerged in the aquarium. 

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Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Nicholas W. ★★★★★

The mutation story behind this one is fascinating, and it grows true to its name—staying compact and low instead of shooting up like the regular cardinalis. I’ve had it in the mid-ground for three weeks and it’s already sending out neat little side shoots.

Timothy P. ★★★★★

This little plant has stayed perfectly compact for three months now, which is exactly what I wanted for my nano tank. The leaves are a rich green that really pops against the substrate, and it hasn't melted or floated up once since planting.

Olivia ★★★★★

The mutation that created this mini version is genius—it stays compact and bushy without any trimming, which is exactly what I needed for the foreground of my tank. The little plantlets arrived healthy and rooted within a week, and the color is a vibrant green that stands out nicely.