Rebutia muscula is a clumping cactus that form low cushion covered up to 6 inches (15 cm). It grows quite close to the ground and offsets only with age. The stem is hemispherical, later elongated, pale green, up to 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide and tall. The stems of this cactus grow usually taller than they are broad. It would appear that in cultivation they grow larger and cluster more vigorously than in habitat. The flowers are deep orange, funnel-shaped, up to 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) long, up to 1.2 inches (3 cm in) diameter, from the base of the stems. Flowers profusely throughout spring into summer with spurts of flowering into autumn.
- Scientific Name: Rebutia muscula F. Ritter & K.R. Thiele
- Common Names: White-haired Crown, Little Mouse, Orange Snowball
- Synonyms: Echinocactus fiebrigii,Aylostera fiebrigii,Rebutia albipilosa,Aylostera albipilosa,Aylostera muscula,Rebutia donaldiana,Rebutia nicolaii,Cylindrorebutia nicolai,Rebutia permutata,Rebutia wessneriana var. permutata,Mediolobivia ithycantha,Rebutia ithycantha,Rebutia vallegrandensis,Rebutia pulchella,Rebutia jujuyana,Rebutia donaldiana,Rebutia cajasensis,Rebutia kieslingii, Rebutia tamboensis,Rebutia cintiensis
- Family: Cactaceae
- Subfamily: Cactoideae
- Tribe: Trichocereeae
- Genus: Rebutia
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How to Grow and Care
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... - Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE REBUTIA
Origin:
Rebutia Muscula native to Bolivia ( Narvaez, Tarija).
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Origin:
Rebutia Muscula native to Bolivia ( Narvaez, Tarija).
Links: Back to genus REBUTIA
SUCCULENT PLANTS : Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
