a lovely plant for the aquarium and is very popular for use in formal Dutch aquariums to form the iconic �streets� seen in these tanks. In the wild, Lobelia cardinalis is quite a large plant, and this larger form is used as a marginal plant for ponds, where it produces pretty red flowers. But a smaller form has been developed in cultivation and this is a nicer aquarium plant. While Lobelia cardinalis definitely grows better with supplemental CO2 and good lighting, it can also be maintained in a less robust form in a �low tech� tank. It should be noted that in emersed form (such as when it is first purchased) the leaves are dark olive, with a maroon underside. In the submersed form seen in the aquarium, the leaves are smaller, and a bright light green.

Place your order by 6 pm EST Sunday and it will arrive the same week by Friday.