Rebutia albipilosa
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
This species has an uncommon appeal and is grown for its beautiful cream-white spines on fuzzy balls. It also produces vibrant orange-red flowers.
Rebutia albipilosa is a plant from northern Argentina. It's a white-furrowed cactus with dense, long, white bristles and a large main body, with several offsets that bloom sparely but regularly.
Keep dry in winter. Hardy to -4°C. Give them an airy spot and ensure good drainage. The plants can be placed outdoors in April, but protected from rain and direct sunlight. Some plants will scorch if placed in direct sun too quickly. Water them thoroughly when placed out, and again in two weeks, and again in one week. After one month the plants are ready to be placed out in full sun and full rain for the summer.
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Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | White-haired crown cactus |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Orange |
| Frost Tolerance | -4°c |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b |
| Height | (15 Cm) |
| Origin | Northern argentina |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Rebutia albipilosa |
| Shape | Globose |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
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United StatesFur Ball Cactus
Rebutia albipilosa is gorgeous. It's covered with fine, furry spines so that only a glimpse of the stem shows through. But protect it from the hot afternoon sun during the longest days of the year.
United StatesRebutia
This plant is healthy looking and very attractive with its white spines. It arrived well packed, with its soil and top dressing in place. I look forward to adding it to my collection.
Greatly packaged. Nice shipping. Had no pr...
Greatly packaged. Nice shipping. Had no problems what so ever. Look forward to growing this. Thankyou.
United StatesBeautiful!
Wonderful and covered with beautiful blooms.
United StatesLove my cacti!
Plants arrived quickly and were carefully and lovingly packed. I can't wait to get to know them better!
