These cacti have very tuberous roots that remains half buried and grows dozens of segments. It is unique in the way it forms multiple clones of heads and blooms with flowers that range from brown to deep rose red to a pale yellowish rose. It is rare, but possible with almost white and the spines bend toward the plants body.
Origin: Argentina
Hardiness: 5°C - 41°F
Watering needs: moderate
Sun exposure: Full sun/part shade (in hottest sun hours)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Puna subterranea |
| Common Name | Rebutia of the Opuntias |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | deep rose red, purple to violet |
| Genus | Puna |
| Mature Size | 24 cm |
| Native Area | Bolivia |
| Sun Exposure | full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
These cacti have very tuberous roots that remains half buried and grows dozens of segments. It is unique in the way it forms multiple clones of heads and blooms with flowers that range from brown to deep rose red to a pale yellowish rose. It is rare, but possible with almost white and the spines bend toward the plants body.
Origin: Argentina
Hardiness: 5°C - 41°F
Watering needs: moderate
Sun exposure: Full sun/part shade (in hottest sun hours)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Puna subterranea |
| Common Name | Rebutia of the Opuntias |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | deep rose red, purple to violet |
| Genus | Puna |
| Mature Size | 24 cm |
| Native Area | Bolivia |
| Sun Exposure | full sun |
