About
Stardust' is a clump-forming, small cactus with barrel-shaped stems covered in short, white spines. Star-shaped spring flowers have dark pink outer petals and pale pink to white inner petals.
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 height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
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 dry during the winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or remove offsets and pot up separately in spring and summer
Pest resistanceCan be susceptible to mealybugs, especially during the spring
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free