About
A compact, tender, evergreen, barrel-shaped cactus to around 5cm in height, with dark green foliage with contrasting white spines. Bright orange, exotic-looking daisy-like flowers appear 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 typeSand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitBushy
HeightUp to 10cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Native toBolivia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in very well-drained compost, such as cactus compost, in bright but indirect light. Water well between mid-spring and mid-autumn; barely at all at other times. May be placed on a sunny patio in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 21°C in early spring or by rooting offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free