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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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Gardening facts about Rebutia minuscula plant
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 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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