Lobivia Jajoiana
Flowers: Their colors are very variable, going from yellow to orange, tomato-red, vine-red and also happening through all the imaginable tones of violet.
Cultivation and Propagation: It is a summer-growing species
Watering: Water regularly from March till October (but do not over-water), and keep perfectly dry in winter, at temperatures from 5 to 15 degrees centigrade. In the rest period no high atmospheric humidity!!Care must be taken with watering as they tend to become swollen and untidy in growth habit if given too much water and shade.
Exposition: They require as much sun and light as possible, and pure air availability. Tends to bronze in strong light, which encourages flowering and heavy spine production.
Hardiness: It is quite frost resistant if kept dry (hardy to -5° C or less for short periods of time) Keep drier and cool in winter.
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| Blooming Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Echinopsis marsoneri werderm. |
| Dormancy | Winters |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Red |
| Frost Tolerance | 12 c |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| Height | 5 to 7 cm |
| Origin | North argentina |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Lobivia Jajoiana |
| Shape | Elongate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |