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Rebutia pygmaea
Also Known As
- Echinopsis pygmaea
- Lobivia pygmaea
- Mediolobivia pygmaea
- Rebutia gracilispina
- Rebutia pygmaea var. pygmaea
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 2"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Rebutia pygmaea plant details
Rebutia pygmaea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rebutia pygmaea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rebutia pygmaea
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Rebutia pygmaea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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 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
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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