Sulcorebutia sunrise
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots.)
Rebutia cv. sunrise is a popular variety obtained by hybridization, specifically between Rebutia heliosa and Rebutia pulvinosa ssp. albiflora (syn: Aylostera albiflora). This cross resulted in a plant more vigorous than their parents, with stem tightly covered by appressed spines reminding of R. heliosa and lovely fresh pinky white flowers in masse that clearly are a feature inherited from R. pulvinosa ssp. albiflora. This is a really nice cultivar which is just stunning each year, a must for any collection.
Growth Rate
It is a relatively rapidly growing and easily flowering species that will make large clumps given the best conditions.
Flowering
Funnel shaped ca. 3 cm in diameter often larger than the stems. Petals pink outside, pale yellow-orange inside
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Needs moderate to copious waterings in summer, but do not overwater (Rot prone), keep dry in winter at a minimum temperature of 0°C. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer in summer.
Soil
It likes very porous standard cactus mix soil. Prefer a neutral or low pH compost, avoid substrata rich in limestone.
Hardiness
Reputedly resistant to frost if kept on the dry side prior to, and during, cold weather (hardy to -4 C ° C, or less for short periods).
Light
The plant tolerates bright situations but enjoys filtered sunlight or afternoon shade, inside it needs bright light, and some direct sun.
Propagation
Rebutia cv. sunrise is a summer grower plant that is easy to cultivate.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rebutia heliosa cv |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Pinkish |
| Frost Tolerance | 12 f |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 19b to 11b |
| Height | (P6. 5 cm h15 cm) |
| Origin | Garden origin. |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Sulcorebutia sunrise |
| Shape | Funnel-shaped |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun and partial |
