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Rebutia steinbachii subsp. steinbachii

Steinbach's crown cactus

Rebutia steinbachii subsp. steinbachii is a cactus with clustered globose stems bearing blackish spines to 2.5cm long, and bright red or magenta flowers 3.5cm across

Other common names
crown cactus
Synonyms
Sulcorebutia polymorpha
Sulcorebutia lepida
see moreSulcorebutia tunariensis
Sulcorebutia totorensis
Sulcorebutia oenantha
Sulcorebutia mizquensis
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 Purple Red
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; keep completely dry at other times

Propagation

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

Diseases

Relatively disease resistant

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