Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Lobivia

Species:

Lobivia lateritia

USDA Symbol:

LOLA10

Growth Characteristics

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow

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 arid Andean regions

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI