Lobelia cardinalis grows to a height of 20-30+cm and a width of 7-15cm and in the nursery this plant is cultivated in marshy conditions, forming dark-green leaves which are purple underneath. In aquariums the leaves turn a beautiful shade of light-green. It needs intensive light to thrive. Widely used in Dutch aquariums in so-called "plant streets". In open aquariums it grows above the water surface where it forms very beautiful scarlet flowers and the leaves regain their colour. Can be used in garden ponds.

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