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Lobelia cardinalis 'Kleine Form'

Dwarf Cardinal flower

Lobélia cardinális

Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Lobelia

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Midground
Nano Tank
Foreground
GROUP

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-30°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

6-7.5


Description

Lobelia cardinalis 'small form' is a compact cultivar with coin-shaped leaves and a smaller stature than its standard counterpart. It is relatively easy to care for, requiring sufficient light (0.5 watts per liter) and CO2 injection for optimal growth. A balanced supply of micro- and macronutrients is also essential (NO3 10-20 mg/l, PO4 1-2 mg/l). Under ideal conditions, the plant grows bushy with a nice green color and produces many daughter plants that can be propagated by cutting.

Growth Rate

Slow

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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Sławek MJ

112 L7/12/2025
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