Photo by Kara Nursery
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Lobivia 'Blaze'
Also Known As
- Echinopsis 'Blaze'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 4"-5"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Lobivia 'Blaze' plant details
Lobivia 'Blaze' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobivia 'Blaze'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 5 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobivia 'Blaze'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Lobivia 'Blaze'
Gardening facts about Lobivia 'Blaze' plant
How to Grow Lobivia 'Blaze'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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