The Spine City Lobivia Hub
Lobivia has become one of the defining parts of Spine City, with rare collector plants, flowering hybrids and long-term breeding work helping establish Spine City as Australia’s leading Lobivia producer.
This hub brings together the different parts of the Spine City Lobivia ecosystem, including available plants, seasonal releases, archives, breeding projects and growing articles.
Whether you're discovering Lobivia for the first time or following the progression of specific lines and hybrids, this is the central place to explore the collection.
THE 1-CODE COLLECTION
Explore the evolving 1-Code Collection - a living record of original Lobivia hybrids, seasonal releases and Spine City’s breeding history.
One Plant, One Code: Our Lobivia Legacy
Discover the origins of the Spine City 1-Code System - a living record of original Lobivia hybrids, seasonal releases and collector history.
1-Code 2025 Cycle - Season Wrap-Up
A complete visual record of the inaugural 1-Code release cycle, capturing the hybrids that defined the first official season.
The 1-Code 2025 Cycle Archive
Browse the inaugural 2025 1-Code cycle in archive format, preserving each coded Lobivia hybrid as part of the Spine City record.
THE LOBIVIA ARCHIVE
Sold Lobivia plants preserved within the ongoing Spine City archive system.
The Lobivia Archive
Browse historical Lobivia listings, sold plants and past releases preserved within the Spine City archive.
GROW WITH SPINE CITY
Articles, growing insights and behind-the-scenes looks into the plants, breeding work and ideas shaping Spine City.
The 300 Collection
An introduction to the Spine City 300 Collection - the proving ground behind many future 1-Code releases and breeding lines.
When the Flowers Fade - The Quiet Side of Lobivia
A closer look at the quiet side of Lobivia - exploring the forms, variation and subtle beauty that remain long after flowering ends.
Where It Begins: The 2026 Mother Plants
A behind-the-scenes look at the mother plants shaping future Spine City Lobivia hybrids and upcoming 1-Code directions.
The Cut: How Seedlings Are Selected at Spine City
An inside look at how Spine City selects, tests and filters Lobivia seedlings through multiple stages of selection.
Lobivia in Bloom: Behind the Scenes at Spine City
A closer look at the hybrids, species and breeding lines shaping the future of Lobivia at Spine City.
CURRENT COLLECTIONS
Seasonal Lobivia releases, cultivars and collector plants from the evolving Spine City collections.
Current 1-Code Releases
Explore seasonal 1-Code Lobivia releases from Spine City - original hybrids selected and released throughout each season.
Spine City Cultivars
A permanent collection of established Spine City cultivars, selected for exceptional flower quality, colour and presentation.
Lobivia
A collection of Lobivia species and hybrids shaped through years of selective breeding and collector-focused selection.