Chamaecereus silvestrii species, now added to the Lobivia group, is an easy to cultivate cactus. Originally found in the northern parts af Argentine (Salta) and now widely know for its many culture hybrids. Chamaecereus cacti grow well in an enriched cactus soil. It is easy to propagate this plants from cuttings or seeds. Keep these cacti dry and cool in winter at 10 °C. This is needed to get them in flower next year.