Lobelia Cardinalis Mini

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Price
$7.99
Emerged Growth: Bare-root Plants
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Lobelia Cardinalis - Aquarium Plants Factory

Lobelia Cardinalis Mini

Bare-root Plants

Price
$7.99
Bare-root Plants

Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' is a stunning aquatic plant known for its compact size and vibrant green foliage, making it a versatile and eye-catching addition to any aquarium. This miniature variety of the classic Lobelia cardinalis features smaller, rounded leaves that form dense clusters, perfect for creating detailed and natural aquascapes.

Key Features:

  • Compact Growth: Smaller and more delicate than the standard variety, ideal for nano tanks or as a foreground and midground plant.
  • Bright Green Coloration: Adds a vivid splash of green, creating a striking contrast against red or darker plants.
  • Slow and Steady Growth: Its manageable growth rate makes it easy to maintain and ideal for creating clean, low-maintenance layouts.

Optimal Conditions:

  • Lighting: Thrives in moderate to high light levels, which encourage healthy, compact growth.
  • Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5) and temperatures between 70°F and 82°F (21°C–28°C).
  • CO2 and Fertilization: Supplemental CO2 and nutrients enhance its vibrant color and promote lush, healthy development.

Aquarium Benefits:

  • Versatile Placement: Works beautifully in foreground arrangements, along pathways, or as a filler in midground areas.
  • Natural Beauty: Its dense, bushy growth creates a natural, polished look that enhances aquascapes of any style.
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal trimming and care, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Care and Maintenance:

  • Propagation: Easily propagated by cutting and replanting stems, allowing for effortless expansion.
  • Steady Growth: Maintains its shape and density without requiring frequent maintenance, ideal for busy hobbyists.

Conclusion:

Lobelia Cardinalis 'Mini' is an elegant choice for aquascapers looking to add texture, color, and refinement to their aquariums. Its compact size and vibrant green leaves make it a standout plant that enhances both small and large tank layouts. Perfect for creating lush, natural designs, this miniature gem is a must-have for aquascaping enthusiasts.

  • Sold as small Bare-root Plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
  • Bare-root Plants | small, bare-roots plants
  • Bunched plants | 3 fresh-cut plants with foam, and lead weight
  • Potted plants | 3 fresh-cut plants with net pot and rock wool

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge. 

Scientific Name: Lobelia Cardinalis
Common Names: Lobelia Cardinalis , Lobelia Cardinalis 'Mini',
CO2: Not Required
Growth Rates: Medium
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Nutrient Substrate: Required
Lighting Requirements: Medium - High

 

Handling time for Live Plants orders:
 
Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
 
Handling time for Live Animals orders:
Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
Free ShippingWe offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
  • Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
  • If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
  • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery. 
    Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail. 
    • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
    Refused Shipment PolicyAll customers must keep their address information up-to-date!
    • Please always keep your shipping address up-to-date! ( Debit and Credit Card, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Shopify Pay, Ali Pay, and other payment processing services )
    • Any shipment being refused or shipped back to us by providing a wrong address or other reasons will not be refundable
    Cancellations: We understand sometimes thing goes out of control.
    • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

    Return Policy: All sales are final

    • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

       WHAT WE GUARANTEE

      24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

      1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
      2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

      Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

      It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

      Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

       

      WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

      Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

      However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

      1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
      2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
      3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
      4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

      Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

      Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

      Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

      Customer Reviews

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      Jeff M. (United States)
      Sturdy little plants

      I planted the Lobelia Cardinalis Mini in a fairly new tank about 2 weeks ago. They've already rooted nicely and have added maybe an inch to their length. I couldn't be happier!

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      David P. (United States)
      Lobelia Cardinalis

      Plant was delivered quickly and in good shape. APF is a great place to get aquarium plants!

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      Stephen P. (United States)
      Lovely

      Very nice. Growing in very nicely.

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      Wesley S.

      No complaints at all. Plants came healthy and well kept. Not a single dead one at all. Not to mention the early delivery. Will buy from them again in the future.

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      Ross S.

      The most adorable compact I have. I absolutely adore it. Super nifty.

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      Andrew N.

      Dense, lush, clumps of this species.

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