Lobivia Echinopsis maximiliana charazanensis houseplant They are often solitary

They are often solitary

as this plant is adapted to nutrient-poor soils

it can survive in USDA Zones 9–11

A diluted cactus fertilizer during its growing season helps maintain vigor and encourages blooming

To keep its variegated leaf coloration

Lobivia Echinopsis maximiliana charazanensis houseplant They are often solitaryCultivation and propagation: It is a summer grower species that offers no cultivation difficulties. It has a fairly large tap root and should be kept in a deep pot with a very draining mineral substrate. Water regularly in summer (but do not overwater). Keep dry in winter. Repot yearly until reaching about 100 mm in size, then every two or three years will suffice. Repotting is best done at the end of winter but can be done at other times. Do not