Lobivia famatimensis cristata
This is a cristata form of Lobivia Famatimensis , commonly known as the Orange Cob cactus, has a green globular body with dark orange spines. It's widely known for its bright, big and luscious flowers that it produces during the spring and summer months. They come out during the day and fall back during the nighttime. Some range in color from pink to orange to red, and many more.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 16,17,21-24, USDA: 10-12
Frost tolerance: 15°F (-10°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Origin: Argentina (La Rioja)
Watering needs: Rot prone, keep dry in winter
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Not specific |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia famatimensis |
| Common Name | Orange cob cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red/pink |
| Growth Habit | Spider web structure |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 12cm |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 4°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
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Lobivia famatimensis cristata
This is a cristata form of Lobivia Famatimensis , commonly known as the Orange Cob cactus, has a green globular body with dark orange spines. It's widely known for its bright, big and luscious flowers that it produces during the spring and summer months. They come out during the day and fall back during the nighttime. Some range in color from pink to orange to red, and many more.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 16,17,21-24, USDA: 10-12
Frost tolerance: 15°F (-10°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Origin: Argentina (La Rioja)
Watering needs: Rot prone, keep dry in winter
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Not specific |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia famatimensis |
| Common Name | Orange cob cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red/pink |
| Growth Habit | Spider web structure |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 12cm |
| Native Area | Argentina |
| Resistance | 4°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
