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
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
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