Rebutia Krainziana - globular cactus with spectacular flowering

Rebutia krainziana is a miniature cactus, native to Bolivia, highly valued by collectors for its abundant and striking flowering. The plant has a small, globular, dark green body, covered with tubercles and fine white spines. In spring and summer, it is covered with large, scarlet-red flowers, which strongly contrast with the plant’s small size, creating a stunning effect.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Rebutia krainziana

• Family: Cactaceae

• Origin: Bolivia (Central Andes)

• Growth type: Small, globular cactus, solitary at first, but forms clusters through offsets

• Stem: Globular, dark green, with tubercles and dense areoles, fine white spines

• Flowers: Large, spectacular, appear in great numbers in spring and summer

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers plenty of light and a few hours of direct sun daily; in very hot summers, light shading at midday is recommended

• Soil: Very well drained, sandy-stony, special mix for cacti

• Watering: Low; the substrate must be allowed to dry completely between waterings

• Wintering: Cold period at 5–10°C, dry, stimulates abundant flowering in the next season

• Hardiness: Can withstand temperatures down to about –5°C if completely dry, but in Romania requires protected wintering

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Abundant and spectacular flowering, large flowers on a small cactus

• Miniature cactus, ideal for small pots, collections, and desert arrangements

• Hardy and resilient, easy to care for beginners

• A highly beloved collector’s plant among enthusiasts

Height with pot included approx. 8 cm 

Note: Plants are sold without flowers. The displayed price is for 1 pot.