Rebutia minuscula var. grandiflora - 100 Bulk Seed Pack - Exotic Cactus Succulent - NEW

Rebutia is a genus in the family Cactaceae, native to the hills and mountains of the eastern side of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia and Northern Argentina. The genus Rebutia is one of the most popular in cultivation. They do extremely well in pots and rockeries. They are generally small, colourful cacti, globular in form, which freely produce flowers that are relatively large in relation to the body. They have no distinctive ribs, but do have regularly arranged small tubercles. They are considered fairly easy to grow and germinate freely from seed. 

The genus is named after P. Rebut, a French cactus dealer and expert from the 19th century. After the recent incorporation of the genera Aylostera, Bridgesia, Cylindrorebutia, Digitorebutia, Echinorebutia, Eurebutia, Gymnantha, Mediolobivia, Mediorebutia, Nicheocactus, Setirebutia, Spegazzinia, Sulcorebutia and Weingartia into the genus Rebutia, there are now around 60 species in the genus.

All the species need a gritty, well drained, slightly acidic cactus soil. They also need strong light, although generally not too much direct sunlight. They need good watering in summer, but you should allow the soil mixture to dry out between watering. 

Rebutia minuscula var. grandiflora commonly known as Red Crown Cactus has 2.5cm to 5cm diameter red or orange blooms in abundance during the warmer seasons. It flowers freely. It is a clump forming species. Each stem will reach 5cm to 7.5cm in diameter and around 5cm in height. It requires full to part sun exposure with occasional water. This species originates from the Mountains of northern Argentina at elevations of 1500 to over 3000m making them quite cold hardy.