It produces an abundance of colorful petals covering its spherical growth.
Due to the profusion of flowers, people commonly call it orange crown cactus or flame crown.
As with most cacti, Rebutia fiebrigii doesn’t require constant care.
It grows easily if given lots of light and warm air.
Some of the popular varieties in the Rebutia species include:
Rebutia Heliosa var. Cajasensis
Rebutia Minuscula (R. senilis)
Rebutia Deminuta
Rebutia Muscula
Rebutia Narvaecensis
Rebutia Pulvinosa
Rebutia Albiflora
Rebutia Krainziana
Rebutia Marsoneri
Rebutia Flavistyla
Also lumped into the genus Rebutia cacti group are:
Sulcorebutia Rauschii
Weingartia
Aylostera
Mediolobivia
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Rebutia Care
As with most succulents the important factors are light, watering and drainage.
Light :
Rebutia are best grown in strong filtered light or good morning light with part afternoon shade especially in warmer climates.
Watering :
These are plants that naturally grow on hillsides and rock faces, drainage need to be excellent and watering controlled. In winter, watering is kept to minimum, when the plants are in active growth, water well and then let the growing medium almost dry out before watering again. A simple test for moisture is to stick your finger down into the growing medium.
Soil or Growing Medium :
A specialist cactus and succulent potting mix is best. You can use a normal potting soil with some gravel mixed through, or maybe some perlite. Always ensure that the drainage is fast.
Fertiliser :
Only light amounts of fertiliser are needed. If you repot every 2 – 3 years as recommended, then no extras fertiliser will be needed.
Repotting :
These are a plant that will form a clump in 2 – 3 years and need to be repotted to prevent overcrowding. This is also a time to divide the plants.
Use a pot that is not to large, remove the old potting soil and repot and new cactus and succulent mix.
PROPAGATION
Rebutia cacti can be propagated easily from offsets, which readily form in clusters around the base of the mother plant. These clump-forming species readily produce offsets which can be lifted and divided.
Once your plant has gained a decent size and has sent out several offsets, carefully remove the offset and allow the cut to dry on a paper towel for a few days. Depending on the size of the cut area, a callous will form over the cut surface. Once the callous has formed, place the new plant in a pot with a potting soil mixture and keep in a warm place until new roots emerge.
PROPOGATION BY CUTTINGS AND OFFSETS
FROM EARLY SPRING TO LATE WINTER
Most cuttings require time to dry and produce a callus on the wound, this can take from a week to a day depending on size and type. Use John Innes No 1 with up to 30 percent by volume of added grit and keep the compost on the dry side to prevent the cutting rotting off. Always check what your individual specimen will require.
PROPAGATION BY SEED
Rebutia can also be grown from seed; Use John Innes No 1 with added grit or sand for added drainage. Sow the seed in spring. Large seed will need a covering of one to two times the depth of the size of the seed. Small fine seed should not be covered, but mix the seed with a little sand to help with an even distribution. Water with a misting bottle or a watering can with a fine rose and cover the pot with a sheet of glass or plastic bag.
Keeping them at 21°C in partial shade. Allow air into the pot daily by removing glass or plastic bag and wiping off condensation. Keep moist but not overly wet. Pot on seedlings when they are big enough to handle. It can take up to 12 months for them to reach this stage.
Suggested Uses For Rebutia Crown Cactus
With the colorful flowers this plant produces, it makes a great addition to any cactus or succulent garden.
It makes a great houseplant.
