143 TC Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini'

Sometimes plants are surprised when they suddenly deviate from their normal way of growing. This is called mutation, and Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' is a good example. Lobelia "mini" thus originates from the general production of lobelia. It is characterized by its beautiful light green leaves that are more compact than the original Lobelia, and then it is also noticeably smaller, hence the addition of "mini" to the botanical name.

Growth is low and dense because plants are willing to branch, even without pruning. Also, the mini version rarely forms the long vertical shoots that characterize Lobelia.

Propagation is easy by planting cut buds down to the bottom layer. Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' becomes most compact in good light conditions with added CO2, but grows well without CO2.

Sometimes plants surprise by suddenly deviating from the way they normally grow. This is called a mutation, and Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' is a good example of this. Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' has thus originated from the general production of Lobelia cardinalis. It is characterized by its beautiful light green leaves which are closer together than on the original Lobelia, and then it is also significantly smaller, hence the addition 'Mini' to the name of the plant.

The growth is low and dense, as the plant branches willingly, even without trimming. In addition, the mini version rarely forms the long vertical shoots which otherwise characterize Lobelia cardinalis.

It is easily propagated by planting the cut shoots down into the bottom layer. Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' becomes most compact in good light conditions and added CO2, but also thrives well without.