Photo by Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Rebutia arenacea
Also Known As
- Sulcorebutia arenacea
- Sulcorebutia muschii
- Sulcorebutia xanthoantha
- Weingartia arenacea
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 2"-3"
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Rebutia arenacea plant details
Rebutia arenacea is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rebutia arenacea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Mature size: 2 IN - 3 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rebutia arenacea
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Rebutia arenacea
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
View Original Photo
By: goldiesplash
This work has been released into the public domain by its author.
View Original PhotoGardening facts about Rebutia arenacea plant
How to Grow Rebutia arenacea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Rebutia for your garden
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
aka Aylostera zavaletae, Rebutia caracarensis, Rebutia inflexiseta, Rebutia pulchra, Sulcorebutia alba, Sulcorebutia albaoides, Sulcorebutia brevispina, Sulcorebutia canigueralii, Sulcorebutia caracarensis, Sulcorebutia fischeriana, Sulcorebutia frankiana, Sulcorebutia frankiana var. aureispina, Sulcorebutia inflexiseta, Sulcorebutia losenickyana, Sulcorebutia pasopayana, Sulcorebutia perplexiflora, Sulcorebutia pulchra, Sulcorebutia rauschii, Sulcorebutia ritteri, Sulcorebutia rubroaurea, Sulcorebutia tarabucoensis, Sulcorebutia vasqueziana, Sulcorebutia verticillacantha, Sulcorebutia verticillacantha var. losenickyana, Sulcorebutia verticillacantha var. ritteri, Sulcorebutia zavaletae, Weingartia alba, Weingartia albaoides, Weingartia albaoides ssp. subfusca, Weingartia aureispina, Weingartia brevispina, Weingartia canigueralii, Weingartia caracarensis, Weingartia frankiana, Weingartia inflexiseta, Weingartia losenickyana, Weingartia pasopayana, Weingartia perplexiflora, Weingartia pulchra, Weingartia rauschii, Weingartia ritteri, Weingartia rubro-aurea, Weingartia saxatilis, Weingartia tarabucina, Weingartia tarabucoensis, Weingartia zavaletae
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 6"
- bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and dealsQuick Links
- Plant Index
- Gift Cards
- Return Policy
- Nurseries
Ordering Plants
- Shipping
- Plant Care Instructions
- Landscape Orders
Company info
- About Us
- Terms of Use
- Privacy Policy
© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved