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Rebutia aureispina
KK1694 Bolivia, dep. Potosí,
Potosí, 3800m
This is a nice clumping plants with lots
of large orange red flowers
from the lower stem.
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Description: Small
clustering cactus.
Stems: Globular basally branching.
Central spines: Gold-brown.
Flowers: Orangish-red.
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family) Rebutia aureispina
nom. nud.
(A Karel Kníže catalogue name, field number KK 1694)
Scientific name: Rebutia
fiebrigii ?
Origin: Bolivia, dep. Potosí, Potosí, 3800m
Collector: Karel Kníže
Field number: KK
1694
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES appendix 2.
Synonyms:
- Rebutia aureispina Knize
- Aylostera aureispina (hort.)
- Rebutia senilis chrysacantha = aureispina
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Cultivation: It is easy to
grow and recommended for beginners. Prefer gritty, porous mix with a pH
slightly on the acidic side. Full sun to light shade, Water regularly in
summer but do not overwater (the root system is rot prone) and allow the
pot to dry out between waterings. Keep dry in winter Hardy to -4°C it
will take low temperatures when dry and do require a winter rest period. This species will occupy a small flower pot comfortably and
remain a manageable sized house plant.
Propagation: seed or offsets. |
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Pest and disease: This plants are subject to mealy-bug attack and to
fungus and rot problems brought about by overwatering and high humidity.
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