GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Crown cactus

Rebutia · Succulent

Hardiness
— Varies by species (Species-specific rating required: Check the exact species and cultivar before overwintering)
Position
Not recorded
Height × Spread
5–15 cm
Soil
free-draining, cactus compost
Flowering
April–June
Toxicity
Not assessed; do not assume safe for people or pets.

The Gardening Year

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M
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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Root rot: Ensure excellent drainage with gritty compost and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.

Mealybugs: Remove pests manually with a cotton bud dipped in methylated spirits or apply insecticidal soap.

Spider mites: Increase humidity around the plant and treat with a suitable miticide or insecticidal soap.

Vine weevil: Use nematodes in the soil during warmer months or apply a systemic insecticide to prevent root loss.

Sunburn: Acclimate plants gradually to brighter light and provide shade during intense midday summer sun.

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