Rebutia pygmaea
A small, clustering cactus forming a low mound of cylindrical, dark green stems to 4cm tall. The spines are short, white and bristly. In late spring it produces pale to bright orange flowers in a ring around the base of the stem
Synonyms
Echinopsis pygmaeaMediolobivia haagei var. nazarenoensis
see moreRebutia rutiliflora
Rebutia nazarenoensis
Rebutia pygmaea var. gracillispina
Lobivia pygmaea var. gavazzii
Rebutia pygmaea var. gavazzi
Rebutia nigricans var. carmeniana
Rebutia nigricans
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Orange | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Rebutia can be solitary or clustering cacti, with globose or shortly cylindrical, ribbed or tuberculate stems, and showy funnel-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Bolivia, Argentina
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in standard cactus compost in full sun with good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth and apply a specialist liquid cacti feed monthly; keep almost completely dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed at 21°C in early spring; separate offsets in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to root and stem rots in wet conditions
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