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.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Rebutia albipilosa |
| Common Name | Whitehaired crown, orange crown cactus |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange, orange red |
| Genus | Rebutia |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Mature Size | 6 12 cm. tall, 3 8 cm. wide |
| Native Area | Northern Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | White furrowed cactus |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Mid spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Rebutia albipilosa |
| Common Name | Whitehaired crown, orange crown cactus |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange, orange red |
| Genus | Rebutia |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Mature Size | 6 12 cm. tall, 3 8 cm. wide |
| Native Area | Northern Argentina |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | White furrowed cactus |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
