Lobivia thionantha v. glauca

Lobivia thionantha v. glauca has a powdery violet-grey body and bright straw-coloured spines with dark tips. A slow-growing, sculptural species at its finest — understated, elegant, and endlessly rewarding.
This plant is 4 years old.

Read more about our Lobivia work:

Lobivia in Bloom
Go behind the scenes of our breeding work and see the colours, forms, and ideas shaping the next generation of Lobivia hybrids.

How to Choose Rare Cactus Species for Your Collection
See why Lobivia is at the heart of Australia’s rare cactus scene.

Exact plant pictured.
Seed grown.  
Shown in a 68mm pot. 

Photos are taken in our studio with a focus on capturing the true colours and natural look of each plant.
Keep in mind that some seasonal variation or screen differences may still occur.

Make sure to check the pics carefully, we include the pot size in all listings to give a clear indication of plant sizes.

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