Echinopsis
Genus
Orange
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Low
Maintenance
Once a Week
Water Requirement
Yes
With Pots
Small
Size
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Low Maintenance,Outdoor
Use
Lobivia napina multicolor
Family
Cactacaea
Native
Bolivia
Description
Lobivia napina is a compact, globular cactus that grows either singly or in slow clusters. Its body features a distinctive dark purple to almost black hue, contrasted by evenly spaced, pale areoles. The cactus displays pronounced vertical ribs that are deeply grooved and sharply outlined, often adorned with tubercles. Areoles positioned along these ribs give rise to short, radial white spines arranged in tidy rows. During summer, Lobivia napina typically blooms with striking funnel-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, or red.
Environment
Lobivia thrives in a location that is light, bright, and well-ventilated, though it can tolerate partial shade. It requires ample sunlight, soil with excellent drainage, and minimal watering to prevent root issues. Overwatering should be strictly avoided. In winter, the plant enters a dormant phase, reducing its water and care needs.
Landscape Uses
Usually these are outdoor plant, grass lands, landscapes.
