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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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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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