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Rebutia mentosa
Also Known As
- Sulcorebutia augustinii
- Sulcorebutia formosa
- Sulcorebutia markusii
- Sulcorebutia mentosa
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Rebutia mentosa plant details
Rebutia mentosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rebutia mentosa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rebutia mentosa
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Rebutia mentosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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aka Sulcorebutia arenacea, Sulcorebutia muschii, Sulcorebutia xanthoantha, Weingartia arenacea
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 2"-3"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 3"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Rebutia corroana, Rebutia lanata, Rebutia neocumingii, Sulcorebutia multispina, Sulcorebutia neocumingii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Rebutia heliosa x albiflora 'Sunrise'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- low
aka Aylostera albiflora, Rebutia albiflora
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
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