{"product_id":"baka-lobelia-cardinalis-small-form","title":"Baka - Lobelia cardinalis 'small form'","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis ‘Small Form’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Small Form’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Cardinal Plant – Small Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Cultivated form of a North American species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Campanulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10–20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Slow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement in Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Foreground, Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Recommended for compact, healthy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 20–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Stem cuttings \/ side shoots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Small Form’ is a compact and highly attractive form of the well-known Cardinal Plant, prized in aquascaping for its neat growth habit, fresh green foliage and versatility in the foreground and midground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared with the standard form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the ‘Small Form’ develops \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller leaves, shorter internodes and a more compact appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly useful in carefully structured aquascapes. With regular trimming, it can be maintained as a dense, low-growing group or even shaped into a beautifully defined “bush”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rounded to oval leaves provide an excellent textural contrast against fine-leaved stem plants and carpeting species, while its bright green colour works particularly well alongside red plants, wood and darker hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The ‘Small Form’ remains considerably more compact than standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly valuable for aquascaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive Fresh-Green Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Its small, rounded leaves create a clean and vibrant appearance that works well in both Nature Aquarium and more structured layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Midground Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Its controlled height makes it ideal for creating transitions between low foreground plants and taller background species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponds Well to Trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Regular pruning encourages side shoots and allows the plant to develop into a dense, bushy group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Contrast Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The broader, rounded leaves contrast beautifully with fine-leaved plants such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and carpeting species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium lighting is sufficient for healthy growth, while stronger lighting encourages denser, more compact development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Although \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Small Form’ can grow without additional CO₂, supplementation is recommended for stronger, more compact growth and an overall healthier appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: This adaptable plant performs well in a range of aquarium conditions, with temperatures of approximately 20–28°C and a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A nutrient-rich substrate together with balanced water-column fertilisation will support healthy growth and strong green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Regular trimming is recommended if a compact group is desired. Cutting the taller shoots encourages branching and helps maintain a dense, structured appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant individual stems with a small amount of space between them rather than placing the entire bunch together. This allows light to reach the lower leaves and encourages each stem to establish properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a natural aquascaping effect, arrange the plants in a group with slightly varying heights rather than creating a perfectly straight row.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular trimming can be used to create a low, dense midground “bush”, making this plant particularly effective in structured aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy trimmed tops can be replanted to expand the group or replace older stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn larger aquariums, use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Small Form’ as a foreground-to-midground transition plant. In smaller aquariums, it can become an attractive feature plant in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair it with fine-leaved or red plants to emphasise the distinctive shape and fresh green colour of its foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Small Form’ is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact, manageable broad-leaved plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that can be shaped and maintained with precision. 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