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Lobivia densispina
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 6"
- W: 5"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Lobivia densispina plant details
Lobivia densispina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobivia densispina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, highly variable, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobivia densispina
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Lobivia densispina
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
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
aka Lobivia rauschii
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: 4"-5"
Width: 4"-5"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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