Lobivia amblayensis

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Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis cactus with a vivid yellow-orange flower blooming atop its green ribbed stem and spines.
A round, dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with vertical ridges and small brown spines in a pot of pebbles, leafy background blurred.
A small, round dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with rows of brown spines, growing in gravel. Great addition to plant collections.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis, a hardy cactus with dark green round stems and brown spines, surrounded by small rocks and gravel.
A yellow flower blooms on the Lobivia amblayensis cactus, bringing vibrant color to an arid landscape.
Round, dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with bold brown spines in a shallow pot among rocks and gravel, known for frost resistance.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis, a round cactus with brown star-shaped spines and dark green skin, viewed from above on gravel.
A round, dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with vertical ridges and brown spines on gravelly soil, surrounded by small stones.
Lobivia amblayensis, a frost-resistant cactus with pointed top thorns, grows well in summer and makes a striking addition to any collection.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis cactus, round and dark green with vertical ridges and small spines, set among pebbles and blurred foliage.
A small, round Lobivia amblayensis cactus with ridges and fine spines sits in rocky soil, with blurred cacti in similar pots behind.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis, a small round cactus with dark green ribs and reddish-brown spines in a pot amid gravel and rocks.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis cactus with a vivid yellow-orange flower blooming atop its green ribbed stem and spines.
A round, dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with vertical ridges and small brown spines in a pot of pebbles, leafy background blurred.
A small, round dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with rows of brown spines, growing in gravel. Great addition to plant collections.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis, a hardy cactus with dark green round stems and brown spines, surrounded by small rocks and gravel.
A yellow flower blooms on the Lobivia amblayensis cactus, bringing vibrant color to an arid landscape.
Round, dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with bold brown spines in a shallow pot among rocks and gravel, known for frost resistance.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis, a round cactus with brown star-shaped spines and dark green skin, viewed from above on gravel.
A round, dark green Lobivia amblayensis cactus with vertical ridges and brown spines on gravelly soil, surrounded by small stones.
Lobivia amblayensis, a frost-resistant cactus with pointed top thorns, grows well in summer and makes a striking addition to any collection.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis cactus, round and dark green with vertical ridges and small spines, set among pebbles and blurred foliage.
A small, round Lobivia amblayensis cactus with ridges and fine spines sits in rocky soil, with blurred cacti in similar pots behind.
Close-up of Lobivia amblayensis, a small round cactus with dark green ribs and reddish-brown spines in a pot amid gravel and rocks.

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

Spring

Flower Color

Red--orange--yellow

Growth Rate

Fast growth

Hardiness Zone

11

Mature Size

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Resistance

5° C

Sun Exposure

Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
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Lobivia amblayensis

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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

Spring

Flower Color

Red--orange--yellow

Growth Rate

Fast growth

Hardiness Zone

11

Mature Size

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Resistance

5° C

Sun Exposure

Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Attribute Value
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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