Rebutia steinbachiisubsp.verticillacantha(F. Ritter ) D.R. Hunt
Sulcorebutia steinbachiisubsp.verticillacantha , Sulcorebutia verticillacantha , Weingartia steinbachii subsp . verticillacantha , Weingartia verticillacantha
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : TrichocereeaeGenus : Rebutia
Photo by Julio C. García
Rebutia steinbachiisubsp.verticillacanthais aboriginal toBolivia . It grows on hillside and rough outcrops near Arque in the Cochabamba Department at elevations that range from 9,510 to 12,800 feet ( 2,900 to 3,900 m ) .
Rebutia steinbachiisubsp.verticillacantha , formerly known asSulcorebutia verticillacantha , is a small , clump - formingcactuswith spherical stems with rhomboidal tubercles spirally arranged in 13 to 21 rib . The stems can spring up up to 1.4 in ( 3.5 centimetre ) in diam . They are grey - light-green to dark Olea europaea jet , often red - tinged when arise in full sun . The tuberosity are tip with narrow-minded areoles that contain pectinate thorn . The areoles are white or yellowish and up to 0.25 inch ( 0.6 atomic number 96 ) long . Each areole comport 6 to 14 ointment - colored or yellowish radial spikelet farm up to 0.2 in ( 0.5 cm ) long . The central pricker are absent .
The peak come along in a ring at the base of the stems , reset the plant in spring . They are commonly light regal flower with a contrasting jaundiced - orange throat .
Photo by Gunnar Hatletveit
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° coke ) .
If you could farm cacti and succulent successfully , you could in all probability grow the popularRebutias without too much trouble . Their weewee and light requirements are reasonably typical for many cacti mintage , including a cooling period in the winter to promote better flower . Wateringshould be done carefully , allowing the plant to almost dry out out between watering . The cactus must n’t be unwrap to prolonged moistness and sit piddle . Never let your cactus sit down in a mantrap of piss . Instead ofpropagatingyour commencement , allow the works shape a large bunch for the best wake . When it blooms , this will make a sensational display . in conclusion , assure plant food during the growing time of year for the best solvent .
Repot as take , rather during the warm season . To repot yourRebutia , assure the grime is wry before repotting , then mildly polish off the muckle . Knock away the quondam grease from the roots , dispatch any rotted or dead roots . handle any gash with a antifungal agent . Place the flora in its fresh pot and backfill it withpotting soil , get to the roots out as you repot . allow for the plant dry for a week or so , then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of ascendant rot .
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