Photo by Kara Nursery
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Lobivia schieleana
Also Known As
- Lobivia backebergii ssp. schieliana
- Lobivia leptacantha
- Lobivia maximiliana ssp. quiabayensis
- Lobivia quiabayensis
- Lobivia schieliana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Lobivia schieleana plant details
Lobivia schieleana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low 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 schieleana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 2 IN tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobivia schieleana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Lobivia schieleana
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-5"
Width: 4"-5"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-5"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4"-5"
Width: 4"-5"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 2"-3"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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