I see alot of it, atleast in two LFS specifically, and both were gorgeous
little plants... I like purple so it caught my attention from the
beginning... I asked, undemanding, low light to moderate light plant, any
water, any temp, it'll grow....

I asked her how it would do in an injected tank, she said, I wouldn't
because it may grow too long or too big... but she was smilin' so I'm
guessing that was tongue in cheek..


"Ross Vandegrift" wrote in message
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Hello everyone,

First trip to the LFS in a while yesterday. Picked up some more
ottos and a second Bolivian Ram (soo cute!)

Also stumbled across a potted plant in one tank labeled
"Cardinal plant - Lobelia cardinalis". It has some pretty cool leaf
coloration, kind of a purpleish color.

I searched on google some for both the common name and the
scientific name, and found lots of links for a non-aquatic plant. Some
of links claims that it grows equally well in water and out. Anyone
know for sure?

The tag (From Florida Aquatic Nurseries) claims "True Aquatic,
Foreground, Moderate Light", but mentions nothing about fertilizing.
I've got it in my 20g tank with 40W of flourescent light and DIY CO2. I
dose Kent Freshwater Plant Supplement and Flourish Trace weekly (or so -
I'm a tad random about it these days), but also feed some plants via
substrate tablets. This guy looks like a root feeder - anyone know for
sure?

Thanks!

--
Ross Vandegrift


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