Number of posts : 4 Location : Sth E. Queensland Registration date : 2009-10-02
Subject: Lobivia Cultivation Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:45 pm
Hello All, I am new to Cactus growing and also to this list. I recently bought a Lobivia cactus and I`m wondering if anybody could advise me of cultivation, it`s needs regarding Water, Light , soil needs in repotting and any other need the plant might have. I live in Sth East Queensland
Thank You johndora
Lachy Moderator
Number of posts : 733 Location : Langwarrin Registration date : 2008-04-05
Subject: Re: Lobivia Cultivation Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:21 pm
G'day mate. Lobivias are generally hardy little plants, and great beginners' cacti. If you pop it near a sunny window and water it occasionally it should grow fine. I like to give my cacti a dose of 1/4 strength liquid fertilliser with every second watering during the growing season (generally the warmer months). Basically, these little guys are pretty tough and should reward you with some nice flowers.
johndora
Number of posts : 4 Location : Sth E. Queensland Registration date : 2009-10-02
Subject: Re: Lobivia Cultivation Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:35 pm
G`Day Lachy, Thanks for your prompt reply much appreciated. I have it outside in a 70%shadecloth house and have only watered it once in the 2 weeks I`ve had it so I must have had a feeling that was right. Next time I`ll give it a little high nitrogen F as you suggest, Thanks again, Bye for now John
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