Overview

Blossfeldia liliputana var. fechseri is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Blossfeldia, part of the Cactaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Blossfeldia liliputana var. fechseri grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include container plant and indoor plant.

About

Blossfeldia liliputana var. fechseri is a clump-forming cultivar of the Blossfeldia genus, part of the Cactaceae family. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained loam soil that can be acidic, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for container or indoor cultivation, it requires watering during establishment and is hardy to UK zone H1a. Interest in this cultivar is particularly noted during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or grafting.

About the genus

Blossfeldia is a genus of cacti containing only one species, Blossfeldia liliputana, native to South America in northwestern Argentina and southern Bolivia. It grows at 1,200–3,500 m altitude in the Andes, typically growing in rock crevices, and often close to waterfalls.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Blossfeldia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Blossfeldia liliputana var. fechseri size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Container plant, Indoor plant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Blossfeldia liliputana var. fechseri

Propagation

Seed, Grafting

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions