Photo of Lobivia 'Blaze' flower 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

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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

Beautiful blazing orange-red flowers. Clumps. Another easy bloomer.

By: Kara Nursery

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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aka Lobivia 'Easter Bonnet'

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Echinopsis 'Easter Bonnet' flower by Kara Nursery
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aka Echinopsis 'Pink and White'

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 4"-5"

Width: 4"-5"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Lobivia 'Pink and White' flower by Kara Nursery
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aka Red Riding Hood Echinopsis

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 4"-5"

Width: 4"-5"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood' flower by Kara Nursery
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aka Echinocactus haematanthus, Echinopsis amblayensis, Echinopsis densispina var. amblayensis, Echinopsis haematantha, Echinopsis haematantha var. chorrillosensis, Echinopsis haematantha var. elonga, Echinopsis haematantha var. hualfinensis, Echinopsis haematantha var. jasimanensis, Echinopsis hualfinensis, Hymenorebutia drijveriana, Lobivia amblayensis, Lobivia chorrillosensis, Lobivia drijveriana, Lobivia elongata, Lobivia haematantha, Lobivia haematantha var. amblayensis, Lobivia haematantha var. chorrillosensis, Lobivia haematantha var. elongata, Lobivia haematantha var. hualfinensis, Lobivia haematantha var. jasimanensis, Lobivia hualfinensis, Lobivia mirabunda

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 2"-3"

Width: 2"-3"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Echinopsis haematantha var. amblayensis flower by Kara Nursery
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aka Echinopsis densispina, Echinopsis rebutioides, Echinopsis scoparia, Hymenorebutia chlorogona, Hymenorebutia densispina, Hymenorebutia rebutioides, Hymenorebutia scoparia, Lobivia chlorogona, Lobivia haematantha subsp. denspina, Lobivia haematantha v. densispina, Lobivia haematantha var. rebutiodes subsp. sublimiflora, Lobivia napina, Lobivia rebutioides, Lobivia scoparia

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 5"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Lobivia densispina foliage by Kara Nursery
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