Photo by Kara Nursery
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Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood'
Also Known As
- Red Riding Hood Echinopsis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 4"-5"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood' plant details
Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 5 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood'
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood' plant
How to Grow Lobivia 'Red Riding Hood'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Echinopsis 'Blaze'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-5"
Width: 4"-5"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Lobivia 'Easter Bonnet'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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
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
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
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