Mexican Sunball. A very pretty cactus forming clusters of neat spherical stems and masses of colourful trumpet shaped flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun and Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Rebutia violaciflora
A very pretty cactus forming clusters of neat spherical stems and masses of colourful trumpet shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Rebutia |
|---|---|
| Species | violaciflora |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mexican Sunball |
| Flower Colour | red, scarlet |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun, Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Water with tepid water, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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