About
A cactus producing many open, starry, apricot-coloured flowers in summer. Individual cactus stems (offsets or 'pups') are small, barrel-shaped and thickly covered in white spines. The plant forms numerous new pups to become a spreading mound.
About the genus
Rebutia can be solitary or clustering cacti, with globose or shortly cylindrical, ribbed or tuberculate stems, and showy funnel-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in specialist cactus compost in full light. From spring to summer water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times. Keep completely dry during winter. See houseplant cactus cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring at 21°C, or remove offsets in spring and summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free