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FR 766 Rebutia pulvinosa Bolivia, Tarija,
north-east Tarija, gulley off Rio Pilaya
It is
a clustering
miniature plant with bright orange flowers.
The flowers come
in spring and grow
from the base of
the plant.
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family)
Scientific name: Rebutia
pulvinosa
F.Ritter & Buining Ritt. & Buin.
In Taxon: 12
:29, 1963) in Descr. Cact. Nov. et Comb. Nov. Ш: 5, Dec. 1963
Origin:
South Bolivia (Tarija)
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES appendix 2.
Synonyms:
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Aylostera
pulvinosa
(Ritt. et Buin.) Backeb.,
Descr. Cact.
Nov., 3 : 5, 1963
Conservation status: Listed in
CITES Appendix II
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Description: R.
pulvinosa
is a
quite small,
sparsely spined and highly
clustering
plant, it
quickly produce several 'babies' around it, forming a low, compact and
spreading "pulvinus"
(cushion)
Stems:
Individual
heads
,
light-green,
up to 3 cm
diameter.
Ribs:
Divided in spaced tubercles
in two downward spirals.
.
Areoles:
Oval,
white and felty.
Central
spines:
Up to
6 more long,
whitish, very thin, very short, and soft, but they can still poke.
Radial
spines:
15 to 22
Flowers:
Bright orange yellow, 1.5-3 cm in diameter.
Flowers emerge
from the base of the plant between the parent and offspring,
resulting in a superb display in mid season.
Blooming
season:
They usually flower following a winter rest. Flowers are produced
abundance from spring onwards and remain open for about six days.
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Cultivation:
They are small growing cacti and
are ideal candidates for bowl gardens where a small scape can be created
with great effect. Best in light shade,
will scorch in full sun,
which makes it good for those that are searching for a cactus that does
well in partial shade. Water regularly in
summer but do not over-water. Keep dry in winter or
very
slightly moist in winter at a min. temp. of approx 5 degrees C.
(However hardy down to -5°C.)
It is better that they be repotted regularly. Repotting will increase
the number and size of stems, and will increase the number of flowers
produced. Repot yearly until it reaches about 100 mm in size, then
every two or three years will suffice. Repotting is best done at the
end of winter, but it can be done at other time, too. Do not water for a
couple of weeks after repotting, in order to reduce risk of root rot via
broken roots.
Propagation: Offsets, seeds
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