Lobelia sp. 'Giant' - Striking Midground Aquarium Plant with Bold Foliage and Vivid Stems

Lobelia sp. 'Giant' is a bold and attractive stem plant known for its elongated, pointed leaves and vivid purplish stems. Unlike typical Lobelia species with oval-shaped foliage, this variant features lance-shaped leaves with a pronounced midrib and glossy green surface that adds dynamic structure and color contrast to freshwater aquascapes.

Its sturdy stems and medium-to-large size make it perfect for midground or background placement, especially in nature-style or Dutch-style layouts. This plant is adaptable and easy to care for, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

🌿 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Lobelia sp. ‘Giant’

• Leaf Shape: Elongated, lanceolate leaves with pointed tips

• Stem Color: Vibrant purplish-red

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Max Height: 10–20+ inches with good care

💡 Optimal Growing Conditions

• Lighting: Moderate to high

• CO₂: Not required but enhances growth and color intensity

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate highly recommended

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

🌱 Aquascaping Benefits

• Provides structure and height to the aquascape

• Rich green leaves contrast beautifully with red or fine-textured plants

• Purplish stems add subtle color contrast

• Suitable for trimming and propagation

🔁 Propagation & Growth

• Propagation: Via stem cuttings—simply snip and replant healthy shoots

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 2+ unrooted stems

• Bunched Plants: 2+ fresh-cut stems tied with foam and plant weight

• Potted Plants: 2+ stems in rockwool within a 2-inch net pot (as shown in image)

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please do not release Lobelia sp. or any other aquarium plants into natural waterways. Dispose of trimmings and unused plants properly.

 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.