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Lobivia x [Purple Flower]
Also Known As
- Chamaecereus [Purple Flower]
- Echinopsis [Purple Flower]
- Helianthocereus [Purple Flower]
- Trichocereus [Purple Flower]
- Easter Lily Cactus
- Sea Urchin Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Lobivia x [Purple Flower] plant details
Lobivia x [Purple Flower] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobivia x [Purple Flower]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: clumping, container plant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobivia x [Purple Flower]
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Lobivia x [Purple Flower]
Gardening facts about Lobivia x [Purple Flower] plant
How to Grow Lobivia x [Purple Flower]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- 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 Red Riding Hood Echinopsis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-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
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