Rebutia albiflora - CROWN CACTUS
Rebutia is a genus of small, easy-to-grow cactus plants that are beloved by cactus enthusiasts for their stunning blooms and compact, clumping growth habit. These compact cacti produce large, vibrant flowers in shades of red, orange, pink, or yellow, perfect for adding bursts of color to small spaces.
Details
Common Names: Crown Cactus
Botanical Names: Rebutia albiflora, Aylostera albiflora
Name Meaning:
- Rebutia: Named after Pierre Rebut (1827-1902), a French botanist who specialized in cacti.
- albiflora: Latin albus,"white" + flos, "flower", describing the plant's white, funel-shaped flowers.
Native Range: South America (rocky, arid habitats in the Andean mountains of Bolivia and Argentina)
Plant Family: Cactaceae (cacti)
Grow Zone (Hardiness): 10 (30°F) Find my zone
Bloom: In spring and summer, plant produces large white flowers, giving way to small, round seed pods (1).
Light: Full sun/Bright indoor sunlight
Soil: Well-draining
Water: Low
Growth Rate/Habit: Slow/Mounding
Mature Size: 2-4 in. tall x 2-4 in. wide
SOLD AS A BARE ROOT SPECIMEN, APPROX. 2 INCHES TALL.
We recommend planting this in our Cactus/Succulent Soil.
- Rebutia species are often self-fertile, meaning they can set seeds without needing a second plant for cross-pollination.