Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ - Tissue Culture Cup

A compact, aquatic version of the Lobelia, with bright green leaves and a potential for small, vibrant flowers, perfect for foreground interest.

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Scientific Name:

Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’

Common Name:

Lobelia Mini

Type:

Aquatic Plant

Origin:

North America

Size:

7cm x 5cm Tissue Culture Cup

Description

Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' is a compact variety of the well-known Lobelia cardinalis, prized for its short stature and lush green leaves. This aquatic plant is ideal for both foreground and midground planting in aquariums, offering a vibrant splash of green. The leaves of Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ are small, round, and bright green, and under high light, they can develop a slight red or purple tinge. It's a versatile and easy-to-grow plant, making it popular among aquascapers.

Key Features

  • Compact Growth: Ideal for foreground or midground placement in aquariums.
  • Vibrant Green Color: Adds a splash of green to aquascapes, with a potential red tinge under high light.
  • Easy to Grow: Thrives in moderate to high light conditions.
  • Tissue Culture Cup: Delivered in a sterile, pest-free medium for optimal plant health.

Care Instructions

  • Light: Prefers moderate to high light levels for compact growth.
  • Water: Soft to moderately hard water (2-12 dGH).
  • Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 22-28°C (72-82°F).
  • CO2: Optional, but promotes faster growth and more vibrant colors.
  • Planting: Remove from the tissue culture cup, rinse thoroughly, and plant in nutrient-rich substrate.

Perfect For

  • Foreground or midground in aquariums
  • Low to high-tech aquascapes
  • Natural or nature-style planted tanks
  • Aquariums with fish or shrimp

Shipping Details

Our Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ is shipped in a 5cm x 5cm tissue culture cup to ensure it arrives in pristine condition. We take extra care in packaging to protect your plant during transit, ensuring it’s ready to be planted upon arrival.

Why Choose Us?

At The Guppy Garden, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality aquatic plants that are grown in sterile tissue culture. This ensures your plants are pest-free and healthy, ready to thrive in your aquarium. Trust our expertise to provide you with the best aquatic plants for your aquascape.

Order your Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ - Tissue Culture Cup today and add a vibrant touch to your aquarium!

Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ - Tissue Culture Cup

$13.00 $35.00 62% Off
Lobelia cardinalis ‘Mini’ - Tissue Culture Cup

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  • Sandy Point

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    unit 5/47 St George Cres
    Sandy Point NSW 2172
    Australia

    +61437158143

Media Types

What is a Gel Cup?

A tissue culture vessel is a clear gel, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.

These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.

Quick Hardening Steps:

  1. Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
  2. Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
  3. Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
  4. Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
  5. Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
What is a Gel Cup?

What is a Transition Cup

Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.

Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.

Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.

What is a Transition Cup

Soil Cup

Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.

Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.

Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.

Soil Cup

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