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Rebutia mentosa subsp. mentosa

yellow crown cactus

A cactus with simple or clustering stems to 10cm tall, 6cm diameter, bearing central spines to 3cm, and comb-like radial spines; flowers rosy-purple, 3.5cm across

Other common names
crown cactus
Synonyms
Sulcorebutia flavissima
Sulcorebutia albissima

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Pink Purple
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light, with low humidity. From spring to summer, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 3 or 4 times

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 21°C (70°F) in early spring, or remove from offsets in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs early in the growing season

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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