Lobelia Cardinalis

[afroturf]

Has any one had any experience of growing this plant? especially in low light. I'm thinking of trying it in a moss and crypt tank i'm planning, just to give a nice bright green and a different leaf shape.

I'll have a soil substrate, presurised co2 and 1.5-2 wpg.

If it's not a good idea i may use Anubias nana instead.

 

[nry]

I'd hazard a guess it will be OK, 1.5-2wpg is getting above 'low light'.

 

[JamesC]

One of my favourite plants. Got some in my tank on left hand side. Quite a slow grower and also fairly resistant to algae growing on it which is always a good thing. Should be fine at 1.5-2 wpg.

Often comes with red on the underside of the leaves which is the emmersed form.

James

 

[afroturf]

Cheers for the replys guys, Its certainly a strong contender for a place in my tank which i should be getting later today from whraf aquatics , when i get the tank it will give me a better idea if i can fit it in to my plan.

James thats a beautiful tank you've got there if i do get some Lobelia i'd like a little group just like yours.