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Description
This is a nice clumping plants with lots of large orange red flowers from the lower stem. It has got very long and beautiful amber spines.
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Rebutia aureispina nom. nud. Origin: Bolivia, dep. Potosí, Potosí, 3800m Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.
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Description: Small clustering cactus.
Cultivation: It is easy to grow and recommended for beginners. Prefer gritty, porous mix with a pH slightly on the acidic side. Full sun to light shade, Water regularly in summer but do not overwater (the root system is rot prone) and allow the pot to dry out between waterings. Keep dry in winter Hardy to -4°C it will take low temperatures when dry and do require a winter rest period. This species will occupy a small flower pot comfortably and remain a manageable sized house plant.
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