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 |
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Botanical Name | Lobivia amblayensis |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | Red, orange, yellow |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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