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Lobivia 'Red Velvet'
Also Known As
- Echinopsis crassicaulis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Lobivia 'Red Velvet' plant details
Lobivia 'Red Velvet' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and 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 Velvet'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobivia 'Red Velvet'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Lobivia 'Red Velvet' plant
How to Grow Lobivia 'Red Velvet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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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
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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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