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    • Photo of Rebutia perplexa flower, foliage by Kara Nursery

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    Rebutia perplexa

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1"-3"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Rebutia perplexa plant details

    Rebutia perplexa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade 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 perplexa

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring
    Uses: clumping, container plant, floriferous, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rebutia perplexa

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The "perplexing" Rebutia is back. Very easy to grow, this Bolivian miniature blooms profusely and should be in any cactus collection. Another wonderful clumping cactus from Bolivia. Flowers early in the season and often.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Rebutia perplexa plant

    How to Grow Rebutia perplexa

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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