Miniature cacti from the genus Rebucius: a description of the species, their photos and features of care

Rebucia is a beautiful miniature cactus native to South America (Bolivia, Peru, Argentina). It differs in a spherical shape of the stem, small flowers painted in all kinds of shades, the appearance of small light green berries after a flowering period.

A feature of rebutia is that some species are overgrown with daughter cacti due to branching of the trunk and, thus, an entire colony of plants grows instead of a single specimen. In the article, we will consider the types of rebutsia and how to care for it.

Popular species from the genus Rebucius, their description and photo

The genus Rebucius includes many species, which differ in spines (size, color, location on the stem), the shape of the body of a cactus (elongated, spherical or flat), size and color of flowers. The most common varieties for gardeners among gardeners are cacti, which are described later in the article.

Deminuta

The main difference from the other varieties is the abundant branching at the base of the stem, which allows the cactus to exist in dense groups of several specimens. The size also stands out: the height of the spherical stem reaches 10 cm, the diameter is 8 cm. The dark green stem is covered with grayish spines alternating with long brown needles. The flowers appear at the base of the stem, have a rich red-orange tone and a funnel shape with the tips of the petals bent back.

Krainziana (Krainziana)

The cactus is dotted with graceful thin silver needles. It blooms in large red flowers, shaped like a funnel. Most often they are located on one side of the stem. The plant itself and the flowers are the same in their diameter - 4 cm.

White-flowered (Albiflora)

A kind of cactus Rebucia Krajnets, different from it in white flowers. Their diameter is half smaller - only 2 cm. Along with the rebuilt demute and albiflora, it has branching stems at the base and lives forming groups of cacti. Small trunks are very hairy because of the layer of the finest light needles covering them.

Xanthocarpa (Xanthocarpa)

Flowers of a small elegant cactus rarely reach more than 1-2 cm in girth. The main highlight of the subspecies xanthocarpa salmonea is considered a gentle salmon color.

Narvaecensis

The cactus has the shape of a ball strongly pressed down from above, with a diameter of 4 cm. The group of narvasensis can reach 12 cm across. In spring, delicate three-centimeter cups of pink flowers appear on the trunk. The flowering period can last several months. The variety does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil, it is easily affected by rot.

Perplexa (Donald)

The view comes from southern Bolivia. A narrow tall stalk reaches a size of 8 cm x 1.5 cm. Branching at the roots allows the formation of dense groups. The trunk of a cactus is covered with ribs, spiraling curved. The light green stem of a grayish hue is strewn with lateral and central brown spines 2-5 mm in length, peering through the brown pubescence of the cactus.

Sulcorebutia Arenacea

Sulkorebutsiya differs from Rebutsia by a large rhizome that resembles turnip fruit in shape. Stronger, prickly and durable needles grow from the center of elongated tubercles. Culture comes from Bolivia. The barrel has a flattened-spherical shape. Color - dark green, brown. The height of the cactus is 3 cm, in diameter reaches 6 cm. It is covered with spiral-shaped ribs, decorated with tubercles and thin curved spines of yellowish or brownish hues. Light yellow flowers with a gray tint can have an unpleasant aroma.

Cariusiana (Kariusiana)

Comes from Argentina. The spherical trunk 4–5 cm tall has a width of about 5 cm. It is evenly studded with tubercles with thin, light needles from 4 to 20 mm (depending on the plant itself). It lives in colonies, blooms in small pink flowers of a pale shade (you can find out about cacti with pink flowers here).

Violaciflora

The yellow-green light stem is pressed down from above, the diameter of the plant is 5 cm. Thin spines of yellowish-brown tones reach 1.5 cm in length. Grow on the sides and in the center. 3-3.5 cm - girth of flowers consisting of pink or purple (hence the name) petals. With age, the species overgrows with a large number of thorns.

Marsoneri

The flowering period is in the spring. The dark green stem and brown-reddish needles harmonize beautifully with bright orange or yellow flowers. Some hybrid plants may have reddish petals. Trunk dimensions: 4 cm x 5 cm, flowers about 4 cm in diameter.

Large flowered (Grandiflora)

It is distinguished by large flowers on an elongated crimson shade. They can be up to 6 cm long and up to 4 cm wide. As an adult, up to hundreds of flowers can grow. Homeland - Argentina.

Tiny (Miniscula)

A miniature look, slightly flattened from above, reaches 5 cm in diameter. Small needles of silver and brownish color are arranged in a spiral. Small tubular flowers are colored red. This beautiful little cactus is from Argentina (you can learn more about different small cacti here).

Senile (Senilis)

It has a spherical, slightly elongated stem, the height of which rarely exceeds 8 cm. It is strewn with light (often white) numerous three-centimeter spines. The flowers are small, red shades with a white core.

Canigueralii

The variety is more resistant to drought than the rest of the rebuts. Tiny bright red flowers are usually located at the top of a small ball-shaped stem. The flowers have a bell-shaped shape; bunches of yellow stamens are located inside the cups. The spines of caniguerali are long and stiff (are there cacti without spines?).

Care

Like any cactus, Rebucia is a very unpretentious plant. Subject to some principles of keeping at home, it is possible to achieve optimal development of the cactus and its flowering:

• The location of the pot is chosen so that direct sunlight does not fall on the plant. Rebucia feels comfortable in a well-lit place, but ultraviolet light can leave burns on its surface.
• The cactus tolerates the warm season, but in winter (dormancy) it is preferable to put the container with the plant in a cool place (6-12 C).
• In summer, the rebutia is regularly watered in small portions to prevent drying or waterlogging of the soil. In winter, watering is reduced, but in September-October they are not irrigated at all.
• To avoid dust deposits on the cactus stem, it should be regularly sprayed with clean water from a spray bottle.Important! Rebucia does not tolerate dusty dry air. It is necessary to arrange ventilation more often in the room and not to allow the plant to stay in the stuffy for a long time.
• The cactus does not need a transplant, it feels great in a group with other succulents in the florarium.
• Exposing the plant in fresh air, you should take care of its protection from rain, strong winds and insects.
• Regular top dressing with special products for the cactus family requires rebuts during the growing season (from spring to July).
• Cactus is bred in shallow wide tanks, providing a layer of drainage.

Conclusion

Rebucia is an amazing and very beautiful plant. Thanks to its miniature size, it is possible to contain a cactus in any room and even office. Spherical trunks with large bright flowers of the most incredible shades (from canary and orange to red and purple) will serve as an adornment of any florarium.

Cactus does not require specific care. Giving him a little attention, remembering the love of the sun and the other few rules of maintenance, the florist will receive an unpretentious houseplant, pleasing with abundant flowering in the spring and summer.

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