Lobivia aurea v sierragrandensis Cactus almost like a melted candle

almost like a melted candle

A gorgeous variegated form of this Gymnocalycium that is dark orange to purple red in high light

Water regularly during the growing season

The leaves are gray with brown spots

Normally it will not make offsets

Lobivia aurea v sierragrandensis Cactus almost like a melted candleLobivia aurea v sierragrandensis An attractive South American species that is covered in numerous white, brown, and orangish spines. They often produce extra long central spines that give the plant a "messy hair" sort of appearance. Will clump in time. Likes good light. Water when the soil is nearly dry. Protect from frost. You will receive a plant shown in the last image. Plants shown in a 3. 5" pot. Important Shipping Information PLANTS ARE SHIPPED