About
A small, strong-growing barrel-shaped cactus thickly-covered in white spines, producing many open, starry, soft pink flowers in summer. The plant forms numerous new 'pups' (baby plants) 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
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
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
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 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