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Rebutia minuscula
Also Known As
- Lobivia chrysacantha
- Lobivia senilis
- Rebutia calliantha var. kariusiana
- Rebutia chrysacantha
- Rebutia graciliflora
- Rebutia grandiflora
- Rebutia minuscula
- Rebutia minuscula ssp. grandiflora
- Rebutia minuscula var. grandiflora
- Rebutia senilis
- Rebutia xanthocarpa
- Red Crown Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 5"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Rebutia minuscula plant details
Rebutia minuscula is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rebutia minuscula
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 5 IN wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: clumping, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rebutia minuscula
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Rebutia minuscula
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- 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 corroana, Rebutia lanata, Rebutia neocumingii, Sulcorebutia multispina, Sulcorebutia neocumingii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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