About
A cactus which forms globose, slightly flattened, green to brownish-green stems, 2-4cm high and 2-6cm wide. Very neat, symmetrical habit with small, light coloured spines radiating from the areoles. Stems solitary when young only clumping when mature. Flowers produced in quantity around the base of the stem, are deep yellow to orange and borne in spring.
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
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toBolivia
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light with low humidity. From March to October, water only when compost approaches dryness and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times during the growing season. Keep frost free and completely dry late autumn and winter as the plant is extremely sensitive to excess water at the roots
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring, or remove offsets in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs early in the season
Disease resistanceRelatively disease resistant