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Rebutia

Rebutiaaureiflora var. blossfeldii

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rebutia (ray-BEW-tee-uh)

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Synonym

Mediolobivia rubriflora var. blossfeldii

Mediolobivia blossfeldii

Rebutia blossfeldii

Rebutia aureiflora f. blossfeldii

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

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