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Rebutia perplexa
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-3"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
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
By: Kara Nursery
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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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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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