Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Lobivia

Species:

Lobivia arachnacantha

USDA Symbol:

LOAR11

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to high-altitude regions with poor soil

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (70-80°F) with light exposure. Fresh seed germinates more reliably.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI