An attractive oval shaped cactus with yellow bristles and golden yellow blooms. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Lobivia famatimensis
An attractive oval shaped cactus with yellow bristles and golden yellow blooms
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Lobivia |
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Species | famatimensis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Cactaceae |
Spread | 10cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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