- Botanical name: Rebutia heliosa
- Family: Cactaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, House plant, Evergreen
Orange
Green
- Key features:
- Low maintenance plant
- Thorns
Rebutia heliosa is a small barrel cactus, native to Bolivia. It has white spines in contrast with dark green foliage. Its daisy-like flowers are a striking orange colour in spring.
For best results grow Rebutia heliosa in cactus compost in a container, in bright light. It’s ideally grown as a houseplant but may be taken on to a sunny patio in summer. Water sparingly during the growing season, and feed once a month. Stop watering in autumn.
How to grow Rebutia heliosa
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Plant size
5cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
South facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do Divide in June |
J
Do Divide in July |
A
Do Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Rebutia heliosa and wildlife
Rebutia heliosa has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Rebutia heliosa poisonous?
Rebutia heliosa has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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