Chamaelobivia Rose Quartz

Hybrid cactus with amazing flowers repeated blooming commonly known as peanut cactus

Fast-Growing, Multi-Branching Cactus with Striking Neon Blooms

Chamaelobivia ‘Rose Quartz’, also recognized under Echinopsis ‘Rose Quartz’, is a vigorous, multi-branching cactus noted for its distinctive peanut-shaped stems and exceptionally bold floral display. This variety is highly productive, forming clusters of offsets that fill containers quickly and create strong visual impact at retail. Its blooms are a major highlight—large, showy flowers ranging from radiant neon pink to vibrant red. Under favorable conditions, it can flower multiple times per year, offering repeated color and high consumer appeal. To maintain a compact, symmetrical form, allow the soil to dry between waterings.

Key Features for Retail and Landscape

• High-Impact Blooms: Produces large, vivid flowers in shades ranging from neon pink to brilliant red, creating an irresistible draw for retail customers.
• Repeat Flowering: Capable of blooming multiple times annually, providing extended seasonal color and increased value for the end consumer.
• Vigorous Growth: Fast-growing with an abundant production of offsets, this variety quickly forms attractive clusters that are ideal for efficient nursery finishing and propagation.

Wholesale Specifications and Culture

Availability and Container

• Container Size: 72 Cell Tray (Excellent for producing uniform, vigorous starter plants and young cactus stock).
• Alternate Availability: Also available in 3.5″ 12 Count Trays (Ready for immediate retail presentation and decorative containers).

Cultural Needs

Exposure

Thrives in Full Sun to maximize bloom production and maintain tight, healthy stem growth. It is also tolerant of Light Shade.

Watering Needs

Highly drought-tolerant. Best results are achieved when the plant is watered only after the soil is completely dry. Sharp drainage is essential to prevent root issues.

Cold Hardiness (Grow Zone)

Suitable for Year-Round Outdoor Growth in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-13.

Overwintering

In cooler climates (below Zone 10), this cactus can be successfully overwintered indoors near a sunny window, remaining a low-maintenance and attractive specimen.

Bloom Time

Typically flowers from the Early Spring through Summer.