Crown Cactus 'Krainziana'

Rebutiamarsoneri

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rebutia (ray-BEW-tee-uh)
Species
marsoneri (mar-son-ER-ee)
Synonym
Rebutia krainziana
Rebutia wessneriana var. krainziana
Rebutia marsoneri var. krainziana
Rebutia calliantha var. krainziana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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 seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By budding
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Carmichael, California

Mission Viejo, California

Henderson, Nevada

South Jordan, Utah

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Henderson, NV (Zone 9b) | February 2005 | positive

This is a small cactus grows to about 3" tall and 2" wide. It can for clumps 4"-5" wide. The flowers comes in spring and grows from the...Read More

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