Backeberg echinopsis Echinopsis backebergii subsp. backebergii

ABOUT
E. backebergii subsp. backebergii is a cactus with solitary or clustered, deeply ribbed, globose stems to 5cm across, bearing brown to grey spines; flowers up to 9cm across, carmine-red to violet with a paler centre
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Cactaceae
Synonyms
Backeberg echinopsis
Common names
Lobivia winteriana
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed or offsets
Pests
Susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free
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