Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina
Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina
Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina
Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina
Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina
Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina
Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina
Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina

Are you trying to add something special and eye-catching to your collection? Look no further than Rebutia albispina, a stunning variety of Rebutia violaciflora one of the very known species of the genus Rebutia. 

This crown cactus is extremely variable, with pink-violet flowers and glassy-white spines that fall somewhere between the long, flexible spines of Rebutia senilis and the short, bristly spines of Rebutia minuscula. This crown cactus is sure to make a statement in any garden or indoor space, thanks to its striking feature like its full ring of vibrant flowers that bloom through mid-summer. With its unique barrel shape, clumping stem, and golden yellow spines, this cactus is sure to catch your eye.  

It is just easy to care for – requiring only partial shade and minimal watering, and can thrive in USDA zone 9 - 11. These plants favor a well-drained soil mix with specialized cactus potting soil, so it's easy to find a cactus potting mix at Planet Desert. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it's also drought-tolerant and frost resistant - perfect for those who live in harsher climates. 

Bloom Season

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Pink voilet--red

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

6 in. tall--4 in. wide

Plant Type

Spherical cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Rebutia albispina
Common Name Crown Cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink voilet, red
Genus Rebutia
Growth Habit Globular
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall, 4 in. wide
Native Area Bolivia, Argentina
Plant Type Spherical cactus
Propagation By seeds, offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low
Back To Plant Description Main Page

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Rebutia albispina
Common Name Crown Cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink voilet, red
Genus Rebutia
Growth Habit Globular
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall, 4 in. wide
Native Area Bolivia, Argentina
Plant Type Spherical cactus
Propagation By seeds, offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Crown Cactus - Rebutia albispina

sku: 2150

$ 15.97
/

Free Shipping on all orders over $89*

Size
Height:
Diameter:

Please note: All Landscape Ready plants that are in a 6-inch pot or larger WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.

Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

Please note: All perennial drought tolerant plants 6 inch and larger plants will be shipped bare root. Before sending perennial plants, we often trim the leafy parts and remove flowers or buds. This helps them survive shipping and adjust to transplanting better.
Perennial plants shipped Mon - Wed only.

Please note: Perennial plants shipped Mon - Wed only.

sku:
Detailed description of this plant is below...
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way
ADD A CUSTOM GREETING CARD +1$

If you live in a cold climate and are expecting temperatures below 40 degrees within the next five days after placing your order, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order. If you do not order a heat pack, we do not send one with your order.

BUY HEAT PACKS HERE

**FREE HEAT PACK WITH ORDERS OVER $50 before taxes and shipping- BY REQUEST ONLY, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE ON YOUR ORDER.

To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

We guarantee our premium plants will arrive happy and healthy. If not we will replace them for free.

What makes us different is the passion for highest quality plants and the attention to the detail on all we do here at Planet Desert. We are confident in the quality of our products. That’s why all our plants have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a product refund or exchange the product for another one, be it similar or not. Shipping charges may apply.

You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it. Please submit photos with your order number to info@planetdesert.com to initiate this request and receive next steps for processing. Shipping fees may apply.

Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $69 in the Continental US.

Any plant that is 6" and larger that is not in our Houseplant category will be shipped bare root (without a pot).

What makes us different is the passion and the attention to detail in all we do here at Planet Desert. We are confident in the quality of our products. That’s why all our plants have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a refund or exchange it for another one — similar or not. Shipping charges may apply.

You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date of purchase. Please submit photos with your order number to info@planetdesert.com to initiate your return. Shipping fees may apply.

  • First, lucky them! Second, in the cart — before checkout you’ll find an option to add a custom Greeting Card.
  • Click the Custom Greeting Card button to browse and select the design you like best. We have gift cards for most occasions.
  • After selecting your greeting card, scroll to the bottom of the cart. There you'll see a dropdown labeled Add a note to your order.
  • Use that note box to enter the message you’d like us to include with your gift. We’ll make sure it’s printed and packed with care!
  • Description
  • Key Plant Features

Are you trying to add something special and eye-catching to your collection? Look no further than Rebutia albispina, a stunning variety of Rebutia violaciflora one of the very known species of the genus Rebutia. 

This crown cactus is extremely variable, with pink-violet flowers and glassy-white spines that fall somewhere between the long, flexible spines of Rebutia senilis and the short, bristly spines of Rebutia minuscula. This crown cactus is sure to make a statement in any garden or indoor space, thanks to its striking feature like its full ring of vibrant flowers that bloom through mid-summer. With its unique barrel shape, clumping stem, and golden yellow spines, this cactus is sure to catch your eye.  

It is just easy to care for – requiring only partial shade and minimal watering, and can thrive in USDA zone 9 - 11. These plants favor a well-drained soil mix with specialized cactus potting soil, so it's easy to find a cactus potting mix at Planet Desert. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it's also drought-tolerant and frost resistant - perfect for those who live in harsher climates. 

Bloom Season

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Pink voilet--red

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9--10--11

Mature Size

6 in. tall--4 in. wide

Plant Type

Spherical cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Rebutia albispina
Common Name Crown Cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink voilet, red
Genus Rebutia
Growth Habit Globular
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall, 4 in. wide
Native Area Bolivia, Argentina
Plant Type Spherical cactus
Propagation By seeds, offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Rebutia albispina
Common Name Crown Cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink voilet, red
Genus Rebutia
Growth Habit Globular
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall, 4 in. wide
Native Area Bolivia, Argentina
Plant Type Spherical cactus
Propagation By seeds, offsets
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Easy to grow
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, safe for pets
Watering Needs Low

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.