Scientific Name
Rebutia rauschii f. violacidermis
Synonyms
Sulcorebutia rauschii f. violacidermis
Scientific Classification
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Trichocereeae
Genus: Rebutia
Description
Rebutia rauschii is a local or morphological form of the variable Rebutia canigueralii. It is a miniature clustering cactus (rarely solitary), readily forms clumps of many purple heads with characteristic very short, black spines form of a fishbone. Sulcorebutia rauschii f. violacidermis has dark violet stems, covered by flat tubercles, up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) tall and up to 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. In older plants tubercles are arranged in up to 16 spiral lines merging in the apex. The areoles are long, narrow, with short white felt. The spines are short, black, completely flattened against the tubercles. The flowers are up to 2 inches (5 cm) long and wide, funnel-shaped, yellow-green, with tan-colored scales, tepals deep magenta with a clearer throat. The fruit is reddish-brown and up to 0.2 inches (5 mm) wide.
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Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
If you can grow cacti and succulents successfully, you can likely grow the popular Rebutia without too much trouble. Their water and light requirements are fairly typical for many cacti species, including a cooling period in the winter to promote better blooming. Watering should be done carefully, allowing the plant to almost dry out between waterings. It's imperative that the cactus is not exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water. Never let your cactus sit in a dish of water. For the best viewing, instead of propagating your offsets, let the plant for a large cluster. When it blooms, this will make a truly beautiful display. Lastly, make sure to fertilizer during the growing season for the best results.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a cactus, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Rebutia.
Origin
Native to Bolivia.
Links
- Back to genus Rebutia
- Succulentopedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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