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violet-flowered crown cactus

Rebutia violaciflora

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Genus: Rebutia
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

A clustering cactus to 6cm tall, forming a low mound of warty, globose, dark green stems. Short, bristly spines arise from the prominent white areoles. In spring, bright pink flowers are borne in a ring around the base of the stem

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in standard cactus compost in full sun with good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth and apply a specialist liquid cacti feed monthly; keep almost completely dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 21°C in early spring; separate offsets in spring or summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to root and stem rots in wet conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years