Echinopsis marsoneri
Synonym: Lobivia buiningiana, Lobivia marsoneri, Lobivia uitewaaleana, Lobivia tuberculosa, Lobivia rubescens, Lobivia nigrostoma, Lobivia muhriae, Lobivia miniatinigra, Lobivia iridescens, Lobivia haageana, Lobivia glauca, Lobivia chrysantha ssp. marsoneri, Lobivia chrysantha ssp. jajoiana, Lobivia jajoiana
Family: Cactaceae
 Lobivia glauca in June at Uhlig Nursery |
Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 16,17,21-24 USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Frost tender Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Outside full sun or afternoon shade, inside needs bright light, and some direct sun.. Origin: Northern Argentina Growth Habits: Usually solitary, up to 3 inches tall (7.5 cm), 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm) Watering Needs: Little water, needs good drainage Propagation: |
The picture is of a clone of the Lobivia glauca collected with field number WR218, collected in Jujuy, Argentina.
Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers with orange throats, up to 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm)
Fruiting Habits:
Check for Field Collection numbers at Ralph Martin's Site
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