Dwarf Cardinal Plant Live Aquatic Bunch – Lobelia cardinalis

Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis, also known as the Cardinal Plant Dwarf Form, is a North American aquatic foreground plant suited to freshwater aquarium environments. It has contrasting green foliage and can display purple coloration on the underside of immersed leaves.

When grown submersed, the foliage becomes predominantly green. This aquatic plant has a medium growth rate and can provide shelter for small fish and fry. It is listed as easy to care for and can tolerate a range of aquarium water parameters.

The plant is suitable for aquariums with low to moderate lighting. CO2 is not required, although it is listed as recommended. A minimum tank size of 15 gallons is provided by the seller.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants:
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Primary Keyword: Dwarf Cardinal Plant
• Secondary Keyword: Lobelia cardinalis aquatic plant
• Long-Tail Keyword: Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis live aquarium plant
• Live Dwarf Cardinal Plant for freshwater aquariums
• Scientific name: Lobelia cardinalis
• Cardinal Plant Dwarf Form
• Foreground aquatic plant
• Green foliage when grown submersed
• Immersed leaves can have green tops with purple undersides
• Medium growth rate
• Easy-care aquatic plant
• Suitable for low to moderate lighting
• CO2 not required but recommended
• Listed for aquariums of at least 15 gallons
• Can provide shelter for small fish and fry
• Tolerates a range of water parameters

🧾 MATERIALS:

• Live Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis aquatic plant
• Supplied as a bunch

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis / Cardinal Plant Dwarf Form
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Plant Type: Aquatic foreground plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided
Sunlight: Low-Moderate aquarium lighting
Soil: Not provided
Water: Aquarium aquatic environment
USDA Zone: Not provided
Plant Form: Live aquatic plant
Growth Habit: Foreground
Growth Rate: Medium
Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallons
pH: 5.7–7.8
Temperature: 75–82°F
CO2: Not required; recommended
Lighting: Low-Moderate
Care Level: Easy
Use: Freshwater aquarium / fish shelter

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones is Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis suitable for?
A USDA zone was not provided because this listing is intended primarily as a live aquatic aquarium plant.

2. What lighting does Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis need?
The seller lists low to moderate aquarium lighting.

3. How much water does this aquatic plant need?
It is intended for aquatic aquarium conditions and is listed for water with a pH of 5.7–7.8 and temperatures of 75–82°F.

4. What is the growth habit of Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis?
It is used as a foreground aquarium plant and has a medium growth rate.

5. Is Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis suitable for aquarium containers?
Yes. It is specifically offered as a live aquatic plant for freshwater aquariums, with a listed minimum tank size of 15 gallons.