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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

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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

Bolivia; Freely clumping 2 1/2" flattened stems. Hardy to 25F.

Gardening facts about Rebutia mentosa plant

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
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 1"-2"

Width: 3"-12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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aka Rebutia heliosa x albiflora 'Sunrise'

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 1"

Width: 6"

  • bright shade
  • low
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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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aka Aylostera albipilosa, Aylostera fiebrigii, Echinocactus fiebrigii, Mediolobivia ithyacantha, Rebutia albipilosa, Rebutia cajasensis, Rebutia cintiensis, Rebutia donaldiana, Rebutia fiebrigii 'albipilosa', Rebutia fiebrigii var. vulpes, Rebutia ithyacantha, Rebutia jujuyana, Rebutia kieslingii, Rebutia pulchella, Rebutia tamboensis, Rebutia vallegrandensis

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 2"-3"

Width: 6"

  • bright shade
  • low - drought tolerant
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