Purple Cactus (Sulcorebutia rauschii ‘Violacidermis’) D5

Sulcorebutia rauschii 'Violacidermis' is a spectacular and rare variety of globular cactus, native to Bolivia, known for its intense, purple-violet color of the epidermis and the orderly arrangement of its tubercles and fine spines. It is a collector's plant highly appreciated among miniature cactus enthusiasts, due to its compact appearance and abundant flowering.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:

• Habit: Small cactus with a globular or flattened body, which over time forms compact groups of heads (cubes). The diameter of each globe can vary between 3–5 cm .

• Epidermis: Colored in rare shades of violet, purple or dark purple , especially when the plant is exposed to strong light. The color becomes more intense under controlled stress conditions (sun, drought).

• Tubers: Arranged in regular geometric spirals, each with small areoles and very fine, short, whitish-gray or yellowish spines. The plant has a "sculptural" appearance.

• Flowers: Large in relation to the size of the plant, magenta-pink or deep purple , cup-shaped, usually appearing in spring–summer at the base of the main head.

🔹 Recommended growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers direct sun or bright filtered light . In the absence of intense light, it loses its intense coloration.

• Soil: Very well drained – mineral mix for cacti, with fine gravel, sand and a little peat.

• Watering: Water rarely, only when the substrate is completely dry . During the cold period (autumn-winter), the plant goes into dormancy and watering is stopped.

• Temperature: During the active season it prefers warmth, but tolerates low temperatures down to 0°C if completely dry. In winter it is recommended to keep it at 5–10°C to stimulate flowering.

• Humidity: Low. Prefers a ventilated and dry environment.

• Propagation: Can be propagated by separating the seedlings or by seeds (less common).

• Maintenance: Minimal. Requires only sun, excellent drainage and a break in watering during the cold season. Height with pot included approx. 10 cm

The plant is sold without flowers.

The price displayed is for 1 pot.

The plant is sold without flowers.

The price displayed is for 1 pot.