Arenaceous crown cactus Rebutia arenacea

ABOUT
R. arenacea forms globose, slightly flattened, green to brownish-green stems, 2-4cm high and 2-6cm wide. Very neat, symmetrical habit with small, light coloured spines radiating from the areoles. Stems solitary when young only clumping when mature. Flowers produced in quantity around the base of the stem, are deep yellow to orange and borne in spring
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Cactaceae
Synonyms
arenaceous crown cactus
Common names
Sulcorebutia arenacea
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning necessary
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring, or remove offsets in spring or summer
Pests
Prone to mealybugs early in the season
Diseases
Relatively disease resistant
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