Lobivia amblayensis is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater) needs good drainage and very porous, keep rather dry in winter. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C) Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Propagation: Direct sow after last frost. (seldom produces offsets)
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia amblayensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange, yellow |
| Genus | Lobivia |
| Growth Habit | Short, glassy, |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| Mature Size | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
| Native Area | Amblayo, salta, argentina |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia amblayensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange, yellow |
| Genus | Lobivia |
| Growth Habit | Short, glassy, |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| Mature Size | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
| Native Area | Amblayo, salta, argentina |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
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- Description
- Key Plant Features
Lobivia amblayensis is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater) needs good drainage and very porous, keep rather dry in winter. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer. It is quite frost resistant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C) Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Propagation: Direct sow after last frost. (seldom produces offsets)
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia amblayensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange, yellow |
| Genus | Lobivia |
| Growth Habit | Short, glassy, |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| Mature Size | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
| Native Area | Amblayo, salta, argentina |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia amblayensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red, orange, yellow |
| Genus | Lobivia |
| Growth Habit | Short, glassy, |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| Mature Size | under 6 in. (15 cm) |
| Native Area | Amblayo, salta, argentina |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
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