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Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Rebutia (ray-BEW-tee-uh) Species: muscula (MUS-kuh-luh) Synonym:Aylostera muscula Synonym:Rebutia nicolaii Synonym:Cylindrorebutia nicolai Synonym:Rebutia wessneriana var. permutata Synonym:Rebutia permutata
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight under 6 in. (15 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color OrangeBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From woody stem cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds |