It is a good beginner cactus and easy to grow and flower. It is quite resistant and occasionally gets covered by bright showy blossoms also neglected in a dry windowsill. Requires good drainage and very porous potting mix. Need regular water in spring to fall but do not water again until dry. Also, it is a species that is dormant in the winter and require very little water (maybe even none) during the cold months.
Best known as Lobivia schieliana. It is a cute prolific clumper cactus with dark reddish-green stems underneath white or brownish spidery-spines. Flowers are mostly a brilliant light-red or orange and .
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 16, 17,21-24, USDA: 10-12
Frost tolerance: Light frost protection required. Minimum of 5ºC for safe growing, but hardy up to -5°C or less
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Light shade
Sun exposure: Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Origin: Peru and Bolivia
Watering needs: Little water, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds or offsets that appear at the base; leave them attached to form a cluster, or wait until they are 1/3 the size of the parent and then detach and plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia schieleana quiabayensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | red |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | 1.5" in diameter (4 cm) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 5ºc |
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United StatesPleased as Pie!
I totally enjoyed looking at your web site and the selection of cactus that you have. The cactus arrived in perfect condition and it’s enjoying the warm area I picked out for it. Also the instructions you sent along about this cactus was a great idea!
United StatesGreat deal!
Plants arrived well packed. very healthy. Great addition to garden.
United StatesPretty Little Thing
Excellent little plant that looks great in my shallow terra cotta pots. I have made all of my new plants look great with a jade rock topping.
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Fast shipping & excellent packaging. Plants arrived in perfect condition & are doing great. They are healthy and happy in my window. I will definitely buy from you again.
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It is a good beginner cactus and easy to grow and flower. It is quite resistant and occasionally gets covered by bright showy blossoms also neglected in a dry windowsill. Requires good drainage and very porous potting mix. Need regular water in spring to fall but do not water again until dry. Also, it is a species that is dormant in the winter and require very little water (maybe even none) during the cold months.
Best known as Lobivia schieliana. It is a cute prolific clumper cactus with dark reddish-green stems underneath white or brownish spidery-spines. Flowers are mostly a brilliant light-red or orange and .
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 16, 17,21-24, USDA: 10-12
Frost tolerance: Light frost protection required. Minimum of 5ºC for safe growing, but hardy up to -5°C or less
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Light shade
Sun exposure: Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Origin: Peru and Bolivia
Watering needs: Little water, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds or offsets that appear at the base; leave them attached to form a cluster, or wait until they are 1/3 the size of the parent and then detach and plant.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobivia schieleana quiabayensis |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | red |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | 1.5" in diameter (4 cm) |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 5ºc |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesPleased as Pie!
I totally enjoyed looking at your web site and the selection of cactus that you have. The cactus arrived in perfect condition and it’s enjoying the warm area I picked out for it. Also the instructions you sent along about this cactus was a great idea!
United StatesGreat deal!
Plants arrived well packed. very healthy. Great addition to garden.
United StatesPretty Little Thing
Excellent little plant that looks great in my shallow terra cotta pots. I have made all of my new plants look great with a jade rock topping.
This review has no content.
This review has no content.
Fast shipping & excellent packaging. Plant...
Fast shipping & excellent packaging. Plants arrived in perfect condition & are doing great. They are healthy and happy in my window. I will definitely buy from you again.